Monday, February 8, 2021

In sun and fog

  

We had to do some field work in Mendocino County today (8 February 2021).  On the walk down to the study site, we passed this beautiful Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis).  In the first view (above) there was a hint of sunlight.  A little later we noticed it sitting on a fence with fog and trees in the background:

 
 
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2 comments:

  1. Dan GurneyFebruary 9, 2021 at 8:34 AM

    Such a magnificent being! Your photos are wonderful. Thank you for sharing the wonders you see.

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  2. Jackie SonesFebruary 9, 2021 at 9:25 AM

    Hi, Dan!

    Thanks! Yes, I was thinking the species name -- "regalis" -- is an appropriate name for this hawk. A beauty!

    :) Jackie

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