Gallery

Raptors

This gallery contains photos I've taken of various raptors. I'm fortunate to live in an area with many types of hawks and a few bald eagles. I am lucky enough for some of the hawks to land near enough for me to get some great shots. Some shots were taken on trips to Alaska and other locations. A few were taken at our local Hawk Watch presentations. I will always note shots that were not taken in the wild. They're all gorgeous though either way.

Guarding the Post

Bald Eagle looks like it's guarding the post it's sitting on. Taken at the harbor in Juneau, AK.

Juneau, AK

Fishn'

Bald Eagle grabbing a fish from the water.

Near Ketchikan, AK

Nature is Brutal

Bald Eagle feasting on a Sea Gull. A bit brutal, but that's part of nature.

Homer, AK

Bald Eagle Blur

Bald Eagle swooping low on the water caught with a slower shutter speed (accidentally) creating a blur of the wings.

Near Ketchikan, AK

Eagle Perch

Bald Eagle perched on a log along the water.

Near Ketchikan, AK

Denali Owl

Owl watching from a branch.

Denali State Park, Alaska

This is My Better Side

Bald Eagle turning to look to the right.

Juneau, AK

Eagle Fly By

Bald Eagle flying past.

Near Ketchikan, AK

Pretty Eyes

Young owl with gorgeous eyes.

Poway, CA

Eagles Over Alaska

I felt very lucky to get this shot with three Bald Eagles framed by a small break in the clouds. Sometimes it all just falls in place.

Near Ketchican, AK

Big Beak Bald Eagle

Not sure why but I feel like this Bald Eagle has a larger than average beak.

Ketchikan, AK

Red Tail Close-up

Close-up shot of a beautiful Red Tail Hawk taken at a raptor center near Ketchikan, AK.

Ketchikan, AK

Gorgeous Peregrine

Shot of a gorgeous Peregrine Falcon taken at a local Hawk Watch event.

Ramona, CA

Bald Eagle Close-up

Close-up shot of this Bald Eagle. I love the details in the eye and beak. This shot is from a raptor center near Ketchikan, AK.

Ketchikan, AK

Red Tail Blink

This photo shows a close-up of a Red Tail Hawk face with its translucent nictitating membranes (third eyelids) drawn across its eyes, giving them a striking milky-blue appearance. Taken at a raptor center near Ketchikan, AK.

Ketchikan, AK

Artsy Red Tail

Sometimes shots that aren't pin sharp are still interesting. This isn't a technically great, or even good, shot but there's something I like about it that feels kind of artsy.

Poway, CA

Red Tail on Agave

Red Tail Hawk perched on a large agave stalk around the side of my back deck.

Poway, CA

Hawk Watch Beauty

Beautiful Red Tail Hawk shown off at a local Hawk Watch event.

Ramona, CA

Red Tail Stare

Red Tail Hawk staring directly at me. Taken at a local Hawk Watch event.

Ramona, CA

Merlin

This is a Merlin (Falco columbarius), which is a small species of falcon on a visit to the agave stalk near my back deck.

Poway, CA

Merlin Profile

Profile view of a Merlin, a small falcon.

Poway, CA

Glowing Red Eyes

Cooper's Hawks are known for their red eyes. They're just gorgeous.

Poway, CA

Red-Shouldered Hawk

This is an adult Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus). Took this off the back deck.

Poway, CA

Red Shoulder Pads

This Red-Shouldered Hawk showing exactly how it got it's name. Beautiful red shoulders.

Poway, CA

Barn Owl Stare

Gorgeous Barn Owl looks directly at me. Got this shot a the local Hawk Watch event.

Ramona, CA

Great Horned Owl Profile

Got this Great Horned Owl shot at our local Hawk Watch event. Really gorgeous owl.

Ramona, CA

Peregrine Profile

Profile shot of this pretty Peregrine Falcon. Took this shot at a local Hawk Watch event.

Ramona, CA

Bald Eagle Profile

Nice profile on this gorgeous Bald Eagle at a raptor center near Ketchikan, AK.

Ketchikan, AK

Red Tail Stare

Red Tail Hawk giving me the lizard eye for taking it's picture. Shot taken at a raptor center near Ketchikan, AK.

Ketchikan, AK

I Have Something to Say

Red Tail Hawk with something to say. Taken at a raptor center near Ketchikan, AK.

Ketchikan, AK

My Neck Hurts

My neck hurts just looking at this Red Tail Hawk turning it's head way over it's shoulder to see what I was doing. Taken from by back deck.

Poway, CA

Bad Hair Day

This Red Tail Hawk has some ruffled feathers on it's head. Beautiful bird though.

Poway, CA

This is another close-up of a Red Tail Hawk face with its translucent nictitating membranes (third eyelids) drawn across its eyes. Shot at a local Hawk Watch event.

Ramona, CA