Red Shouldered Hawk

I'd have preferred a branch to a phone pole; but given that this hawk let me walk right up to the base of the pole, I won't complain.

[Milanie]

Really nice detail - guess we'll forgive him for not choosing a nicer setting when he stays still enough to get a shot like this.

[Rob Crosby]

@milaniet My policy is to always cut the critters a little slack; especially the ones with sharp talons and beaks!