Broad-winged Hawk by sunnygreenwood

Broad-winged Hawk

We headed out for a "sure-thing" beaver shot which we didn't get but we did get this cool hawk shot. This is the first Broad-winged Hawk [Buteo platypterus] that I've photographed. It breeds in continuous deciduous or mixed-deciduous forest [mid and eastern Canada and US] and winters in tropical forests [northern South America].

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology says that "a recent study attached satellite transmitters to the backs of four Broad-winged Hawks and followed them as they migrated south in the fall. The hawks migrated an average of 7,000 km (4,350 mi) to northern South America, and traveled an average of 111 km (69 mi) each day. Once at the wintering grounds, the hawks did not move around much, staying on average within 2.6 square km (1 square mi)."

Many thanks for dropping by.
impressive capture!
May 5th, 2012  
Fantastic capture! :)
May 5th, 2012  
Well ... I suppose that they're so tired after that LONG trip! Seriously tho, this is a gorgeous capture, Anne. And certainly as good as getting a beaver. You'll get that beaver yet. :)
May 5th, 2012  
Excellent capture!
May 5th, 2012  
Beautiful shot, Anne - I'm more amazed at your commentary - I can't believe how far these birds fly in a day! Amazing! a fav for me!
May 5th, 2012  
Great capture and interesting information Anne.
May 5th, 2012  
Nice close-up Anne.
May 5th, 2012  
Beautiful shot, although this guy looks kind of angry!
May 5th, 2012  
What a great capture
May 5th, 2012  
wow! this is a kick-ass shot (pardon my language!). impressively kick-ass, i should say. its eyes seem to say: whatcha doin?! look at those talons! holy camoley!
May 5th, 2012  
Thanks for the information! Great capture!
May 5th, 2012  
Wow and to think I wanted to come back in the second life as a hawk. Ok I've changed my mind, such hard work! Lol beautiful shot, as always Anne!
May 5th, 2012  
@summerfield Lol funny mate!!
May 5th, 2012  
A great capture! This hawk is beautiful. Wow.
May 5th, 2012  
Splendid capture of this lovely hawk, Anne. Thanks for the info, too.
May 5th, 2012  
great shot
May 5th, 2012  
Now that's a great bird on a wire shot!
May 5th, 2012  
Great catch!
May 5th, 2012  
Wonderful capture Anne! : )
May 5th, 2012  
What a great find. Thanks for the info too. They travel a lot each day. We had a juvenile red tailed hawk visit yesterday, but I could not get close enough for a shot.
May 5th, 2012  
that's an intense gaze
I love the raptors
May 5th, 2012  
i love hawks.
May 5th, 2012  
Oh, lucky you. What a shot.
May 5th, 2012  
Amazing information and a splendid shot, Anne!
May 5th, 2012  
Great capture....saw 2 when I went to the wildlife park yesterday, caged. Felt so, so sad that magnificent birds like this are all cooped up when they should be soaring in the sky. I would rather I never see them than to have them caged like that.
May 5th, 2012  
Just look at those fine claws.
May 5th, 2012  
Sweet capture, Anne. I think he sees you.
May 5th, 2012  
great shot
May 5th, 2012  
This is a brilliant capture - lovely detail in his feathers and great DOF Fav
May 5th, 2012  
Great capture & as always interesting info Anne :)
May 5th, 2012  
Super capture,Anne! It's just amazing how far birds migrate .
May 5th, 2012  
Great capture.
May 5th, 2012  
Wonderful hawk photo!
May 5th, 2012  
wow what a lovely capture of the hawk.
May 5th, 2012  
What a beautiful bird! I guess you will see a beaver before me. I still can't find a live one, just a bunch of dams.
May 5th, 2012  
I love your hawk photo, Anne! Wonderful capture! This was an instnat fave for me. Are you going to beat my mom on the beaver shot?
May 5th, 2012  
Fascinating. Birds are such amazing creatures
May 5th, 2012  
wow - very impressive! Interesting that they can fly that far every day!
May 6th, 2012  
Wonderful shot.
May 6th, 2012  
Great capture, Anne.
May 6th, 2012  
Excellent capture!
May 6th, 2012  
Awesome! Those eyes are intense! and thanks for the info. I love learning about things and 365 is a great place to find info!
May 7th, 2012  
Fav!!! Awesome capture, Anne! I LOVE his feathers!
May 7th, 2012  
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