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Red Shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

Photo by Anna Wilson
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Field Notes

Description:

L 15-19",W 37-42". Heavily spotted b&w on wings w/brownish back. Breast barred orange & white. Rusty shoulder patch. (at maturity)

Habitat:

Prefers moist woodlands, near water & swamps

Notes:

I was very lucky to spot this magnificent creature while visiting one of Florida's beautiful state parks (Highland's Hammock). My husband and I spent about 45minutes in awe of him. We both took many pictures and thanked the hawk for allowing us such a wonderful opportunity.
Description obtained through personal copy of "National Geographic Field Guide to Birds-Florida"

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Comments (16)
Anna Wilson
KatCuff- Tyvm! I feel very blessed to have been able to get this shot!
Anna Wilson
Lee- I love going there as well; my husband loves Myakka River State Park in Sarasota, I need to get him to branch out more...I want those stamps in my Florida State Park Passport book!
Lee Williams
We love Highlands Hammock State Park to! Great place to see wildlife.
Nicholas4
Wonders of nature! It's so close, one can almost see the shooter pointing the lens at it in it's eye!! Spectacular photo. Thanks.
Anna Wilson
Yes I have more :) I am just learning to use this app/site :) I will try to upload more- prob from computer
MickGrant
Have you got some more - this is impressive
Anna Wilson
This was at Highland's Hammock State Park in Sebring Florida btw
Anna Wilson
This was an amazing bird. He allowed me to get within about 10ft! My husband and I both took many shots of this gorgeous bird before we thanked him and left him to his hunting :)
SusanEllison
wow what a closeup!!! yeah how did you get so close?
MickGrant
How did you get so close - Great shot

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PublishedJuly 27, 2011

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