road kill by aecasey

road kill

Returning home from the airport yesterday we came across a hawk sitting on the highway. As I slowed to get a photo (of course) he lifted off, carrying with him a very large, very heavy, bull snake. The snake was so heavy and awkward to carry the hawk stopped in the fair ground parking lot, so I followed. This is severely cropped, as every time I got near he flew further away and it seemed to be quite a struggle. I didn't want him to lose his dinner because I was intruding.
I think it's a cool shot - and he's clearly on to you! How often do you see a hawk with a snake for dinner?
August 31st, 2016  
Fantastic focus!
August 31st, 2016  
Very sharp detail and just maybe that hawk is proud of what he caught?
August 31st, 2016  
Wow! What a fantastic capture.
August 31st, 2016  
I didn't realize they eat snakes!
August 31st, 2016  
What an incredible shot!
August 31st, 2016  
such a super capture!
August 31st, 2016  
Awesome picture.
August 31st, 2016  
Well done - this is really excellent.
August 31st, 2016  
Wonderful capture!
August 31st, 2016  
Super capture. Fav.
August 31st, 2016  
That is amazing... look at that snake!
September 1st, 2016  
Great capture
September 1st, 2016  
What a great catch... for him and you!
September 2nd, 2016  
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