Harris Hawks at the Martin Refuge

[avocet]

The female Harris Hawk will sometimes follow my truck as I drive to the raptor blind or will arrive soon after I get there. She will wait on top of the sange while I unload equipment and put out food. She will come in and start feeding even before I can get my truck turned around and get it parked. The juvenilles are bullies. They like to wait till a Caracara flies off with a scrap then chase it till it drops the meat so they can steal it. I feed only twice a week sometimes only once if the weather is bad. It has taken almost 2 yrs. to get the Harris Hawks to come to the raptor blind.

[ttusa]

Nice sharpness and composition in #1!

[Glassman]

Patty, I like them all but I like the last one best. You have lots of patience, 2 years worth invested in these shots for sure.<g

[DougC]

Looks good, Patty. I don't remember seeing any on the property.

[Tim T]

Great shots Patty. What a great opportunity. Love the last one.

[dmcantrell]

Originally Posted by avocet

It has taken almost 2 yrs. to get the Harris Hawks to come to the raptor blind.

Wow, I admire your perseverance. Nice photos.

[labmansid]

Wow, very nice, Patty! Great job.

[texascbx]

Great shots Patty!

[corralup]

Your dedication to these hawks ranks number one on good people. I really enjoy the story on these raptors.

[engstrom]

Patty, great pictures and your patience is well rewarded with these pictures. Is that catchlight from a better beamer?

[lhdvies]

Beautiful Patty-3rd one is magnificant!!

[avocet]

At first I wsa happy to have a Caracara show up. Now there have been as many as 5 Harris hawks come to feed. Getting to see the birds behavior and of course there are the suprise visitors make the wait worth it. A Coopers Hawk came in one time and took a chicken quarter. A biologist from the King Ranch did not believe that happened till he saw the picture. Other hawks have shown up along with Roadrunner, Coyote and Rattlesnake. I am glad you enjoy the pictures. Thank you.

[avocet]

Hello John ,

I do not use flash I rely on natural light. Glad you like them.

[Glassman]

Originally Posted by avocet

Hello John ,

I do not use flash I rely on natural light. Glad you like them.

Patty, I do to but a friend of mine (Allen who posts here) got a better beamer and I am thinking about getting one. I expect Doug to be posting some of these Harris Hawks after his visit to Martin Refuge this year

[DougC]

You can count on it Billy! You need to come over while I'm there.