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Along the bank of the C&O Canal in Maryland. Reminded me of the Mexican flag and coat of arms (eagle and snake) -- which I think has to do with the founding myth of Tenochtitlan aka Mexico City.

Not sure about the hawk species but leaning towards Cooper's or Sharp Shinned - Legs were very long in a full stretch (as it gutted the snake by stretching as long as it could upwards while pulling in intestines and pitching them).

Nov 26, 2017 at 04:40 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Hawk and Snake

Love the first image, as we don't see RS hawks too much around my parts. Too bad about the small branch.

Nov 26, 2017 at 06:11 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Hawk and Snake

Wonderful shots, great detail.

Vic

Nov 26, 2017 at 08:51 AM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Hawk and Snake

The first is my pick as well. I'm amazed that the hawk is not concerned about being bitten. Quality series.

Morris

Nov 26, 2017 at 08:57 AM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Hawk and Snake

That first shot is amazing. By far the coolest shot of a snake in talons I've ever seen. It's almost like the snake is looking up begging for mercy.

Nov 26, 2017 at 09:18 AM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Hawk and Snake

Thanks all - Mercy blow did not take long in coming after the top photo....

... and yes, stupid branch! What was that tree thinking? :-) no matter where I moved there was a branch in front of the pair.

Nov 26, 2017 at 12:50 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Hawk and Snake

Mike

So you think red shouldered? I thought so at first, but seemed a too small and too long legged maybe?

Mike Veltri wrote:
Love the first image, as we don't see RS hawks too much around my parts. Too bad about the small branch.

Nov 26, 2017 at 01:38 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Hawk and Snake

Nice work on these. I especially like the 1st, too. Agree with Mike on the Red-shouldered ID.

Nov 26, 2017 at 01:43 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Hawk and Snake

I agree it's a red-shouldered hawk. That first image is very nice despite the stick.
Don

Nov 26, 2017 at 01:55 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Hawk and Snake

The stick would be easy enough to remove in post. And, yes, it's a Red-shouldered Hawk.

Christian

Nov 26, 2017 at 05:08 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Hawk and Snake

Very impressive work here, excellent shots.

Nov 26, 2017 at 09:11 PM

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Very nice set !

Birdie

Nov 26, 2017 at 10:00 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Hawk and Snake

byteseller wrote:
Thanks all - Mercy blow did not take long in coming after the top photo....

... and yes, stupid branch! What was that tree thinking? :-) no matter where I moved there was a branch in front of the pair.

Ahh. The inevitable strike. It's a shame to even mention that branch considering this is such a gorgeous shot but there's no denying it would be better without it. I guess that's what makes this hobby so much fun

And so darn infuriating

This shot just pushes all the buttons for me. Ever since I was a kid I've been fascinated by and loved snakes and hawks.

Nov 27, 2017 at 06:49 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Hawk and Snake

Cool images unless you are the snake. Bruce

Nov 27, 2017 at 07:39 PM


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