Karl Witt wrote:
From peaceful to all havoc cutting loose!
I was enjoying the serenity of the YL and then the next shot got me going, amazes me what birds actually harass hawks to no end. I think those birds know to stay on the high side for safety, those are beautiful shots of the hawk and #3 is great sight to see with the stretch from toe to wing tip, very cool shot Tom
I hope something good comes from the pond draining
Karl
+1 on the pond buddy, thanks for the look see and fine words my friend
KirkB wrote: Went by the pond to see how much water they had drained out (quite a bit) I'll say it again... "that sux!"
Great pose with the leg up of the Yellow-legs in some sweet light buddy... good call on gettin' out in the mud.
Cool shot of the other demon bird harassing the RTH... RTH seems totally not bothered at all.
Perfect exposures on the last 2 with beautiful detail... would love to see a video of his escape.
Thanks for sharing your visit to the vanishing pond.
Great stuff!
Kirk
Yeah buddy
Oh well nothing for it so I'll hope for the best after they do their thing.
Appreciate the great compliment friend Kirk, fun times with the young Hawk
CDaescher wrote:
Nice shooting, Tom.
The Yellowlegs is a beauty and I love the very unusual pose in #3.
The story reminds me of a cat I know. He is fully grown and easily scared off by wood pigeons.
Chris
would love to see that cat interaction
Thanks for the nod on the YL Chris, appreciate the nice words
Charlie Shugart wrote:
An excellent set, Tom.
I particularly like seeing the crow harassing the hawk- although I'm surprised that it looks like he's attacking with his claws. Those are for perching and walking on. I'd think he'd have his beak out front so he could peck the hawk.
Charlie
Thank you Charlie!
I have seen the scenario the other way round before and it's amazing how fast and cagey in flight a Crow can be
