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Raptors (Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey and Vultures)

Raptors are king of the birds for me. They represent strength, stark beauty and resolve. I especially love the strong beaks and determined looks. In all their strength, they are still vulnerable to the angry smaller birds that feel threatened by their presence and attack them. I'm sure it's only a nuisance for them, but they relent and move on.
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Juvenile Swainson's Hawk, Sawtelle Meadows Ranch, Island Park, Idaho August 2006
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Juvenile Swainson's Hawk, Sawtelle Meadows Ranch, Island Park, Idaho August 2006

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  • Juvenile Swainson's Hawk, Sawtelle Meadows Ranch, Island Park, Idaho August 2006
  • Western Red-tailed Hawk, Red Rock Lakes Wildlife Refuge, Montana, June 22, 2007
  • Swainson's Hawk in Red Rock Lakes Wildlife Refuge, Montana. June 12, 2007.
  • The American Kestrel, the smallest falcon, prepares to dine on a grasshopper snack at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in Montana. Sep 2007
  • Juvenile Turkey Vulture flying over Sawtelle Meadows, near Island Park, ID. August 2007.
  • Migrating Hawks over Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park, April 5, 2007. The actual number of hawks was probably at least 4 to 5 times shown in this picture.
  • Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) flying over Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. April 2007
  • Red-Shouldered Hawk in Silent Valley, near Banning, CA.
  • Juvenile Cooper's Hawk in Silent Valley RV Club, San Jacinto Mtns, California. Feb 29, 2008
  • Juvenile Cooper's Hawk in Silent Valley RV Club, San Jacinto Mtns, California. Feb 29, 2008
  • Juvenile Coopers Hawk in Silent Valley San Jacinto Mountains California Feb 29 2008
  • Swainson's Hawk rooting for worms in the dandelions in Island Park, Idaho, June 16, 2008.
  • Swainson's Hawk in Island Park, Idaho. June 16, 2008.
  • Swainson's Hawk searching for worms in the Dandelions at RedRock RV Park, in Island Park, Idaho. June 16, 2008
  • Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo Jamaicensis)in flight over Meadow Vue Ranch, Island Park, ID. July 11, 2008.
  • American Kestrel enjoying a mid-day snack along Red Rock Road in Idaho,near Island Park. September 2008.
  • American Bald Eagle along Madison River in Yellowstone National Park on September 15, 2008.
  • Bald Eagle perching above the Madison River in Yellowstone Nat'l Park. Sep 15, 2008
  • Juvenile Bald Eagle (1 year) on fence post near RedRock RV Park in island Park, Idaho. May 27, 2009
  • Red Tailed Hawk taking off from fence in Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Montana  July 10th, 2009.
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