A Broad-Winged Hawk, Buteo platypterus, hunting for rabbits, mice, lizards and other small prey at the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve. This particular, rather large hawk appears to be staring directly at me, or perhaps my small dog which was walking with us, deciding if we were an appropriate meal. With some relief, I note that it decided that we were not.
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I wish that were truly a broad winged hawk, but it is actually a red talked hawk. Note the dark leading edges of the wings and the 'belly band' of darker pigmentation on the chest. Not to mention a broad winged would be a rare bird for San Diego. Thanks for sharing though, I love your blog!
I wish that were truly a broad winged hawk, but it is actually a red talked hawk. Note the dark leading edges of the wings and the 'belly band' of darker pigmentation on the chest. Not to mention a broad winged would be a rare bird for San Diego. Thanks for sharing though, I love your blog!
Well, a wonderful photo, esp. I like this imperious attitude, and it's always a pleasure to have well educated readers, isn't it?
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