Hawks in the hood

I recently relocated to Tucson and our new place/neighborhood has 4-5 resident hawks working the area. One just about gave me a heart attack when it rapidly landed outside my office window, in pursuit of a cottontail rabbit. The rabbit survived, I almost died lol

These shots are from the same day, the group was working the area, taking turns scouting, landing in trees and on the street signs. Very pretty birds of prey... I can't wait to photograph them again.

Thanks for looking.
Hatch

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IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2mi1​9L3

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2mhw​LDE

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2mhx​zZs

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2mi8​PWW

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2mi6​m68

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IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2mi8​PY4

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That first shot, in particular, is stunning. Well done. I seem to recall that Harris's Hawks typically hunt and nest in groups. IMO, they are arguably one of the most beautiful hawks.

Great set!

Hatch1921 wrote in post #19274524
I recently relocated to Tucson and our new place/neighborhood has 4-5 resident hawks working the area. One just about gave me a heart attack when it rapidly landed outside my office window, in pursuit of a cottontail rabbit. The rabbit survived, I almost died lol

These shots are from the same day, the group was working the area, taking turns scouting, landing in trees and on the street signs. Very pretty birds of prey... I can't wait to photograph them again.

Thanks for looking.
Hatch

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IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2mi1​9L3 Nikon 500PF by hatch1921, on Flickr

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IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2mhw​LDE Nikon 500PF by hatch1921, on Flickr

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IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2mhx​zZs Nikon 500pf by hatch1921, on Flickr

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IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2mi8​PWW Nikon 500PF by hatch1921, on Flickr

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https://flic.kr/p/2mi6​m68Nikon 500PF by hatch1921, on Flickr

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https://flic.kr/p/2mi8​PXcNikon 500PF by hatch1921, on Flickr

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https://flic.kr/p/2mi8​PY4Nikon 500PF by hatch1921, on Flickr

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https://flic.kr/p/2mi6​m8nNikon 500PF by hatch1921, on Flickr

Great set. Especially #2.

Many thanks all Glad you enjoyed the images.

Hatch

Incredible set! Funny comment, the Rabbit survived, but you almost died. Glad you survived to share more great photos.

SJC from VT wrote in post #19275708
Incredible set! Funny comment, the Rabbit survived, but you almost died. Glad you survived to share more great photos.

Thank you. The hawk going after the rabbit did make me jump lol it was cool to see.

Hatch