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Jan 13, 2012 01:24 | #1

I heard there was a family of four Harris's Hawks in Boulder City, Nevada so grabed the cameria with directions in hand and started my search. I was really excited to get a chance to see the Harris's because they are very rarely seen this far north. As I made a turn onto the road where they were last seen I saw all four of them flying right at me. I pulled over and grabbed the cameria. they just passed my truck and all four dove to the ground and grabbed a quail.

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One took off with it and the rest followed.

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Harris's Hawk with Quail

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Notice the string tangled in this ones feet.

After they shared the meal they perched on this patio railing, I spent about 2 hours watching them.

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Jan 13, 2012 01:42 | #2

loving number 4 Randall

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Jan 13, 2012 01:48 | #3

Nice catch and great shooting Randall! I like the family portrait of them all together. The Harris's Hawk is on my "birds to see someday" list.

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Jan 13, 2012 04:07 | #4

That must have been so great! Congrats on these shots, Randy, they are wonderful. Love that family portrait!

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Jan 13, 2012 06:45 | #5

Excellent, man that must have been fun! Well done!

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Jan 13, 2012 06:53 | #6

Nice set. You got some good inflight shots.

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Jan 13, 2012 07:01 | #7

Lovely set.

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Jan 13, 2012 07:17 as a reply to @ Lester Wareham's post | #8

What a neat opportunity Randall, and good for you being able to take advantage of it!
You got some very nice images and #s 2 & 5 are my favorites. I just love the "family" portrait w/perfect symmetry of 2 breasts and 2 backs pointing your way.

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Jan 13, 2012 08:12 | #10

They certainly are beautiful hawks; well done.
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Jan 13, 2012 08:18 | #11

Beautiful captures and find Randall... such a gorgeous hawk let alone a whole family.

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Jan 13, 2012 10:15 | #12

Oh man thats awesome Randall ,that must have been a great experience .Great shots !!!!!!

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Jan 13, 2012 11:43 | #13

Very nice job capturing the essence of these pack hunters of the raptor world. Watching them hunt must have been amazing. Great stuff.

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Jan 13, 2012 16:07 | #14

#2 FTW and 6 is a runner up.

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Jan 13, 2012 19:25 | #15

What a sight to see and your shots tell the story well. Nice job.

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