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.
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
Bad Hair Day
This Red Tail Hawk has some ruffled feathers on it's head. Beautiful bird though.
Poway, CA
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
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
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
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
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 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
Bald Eagle Profile
Nice profile on this gorgeous Bald Eagle at a raptor center near Ketchikan, AK.
Ketchikan, AK
Peregrine Profile
Profile shot of this pretty Peregrine Falcon. Took this shot at a local Hawk Watch event.
Ramona, CA
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
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
Burrowing Owl
This is a Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia). Taken at a 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
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
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