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CaliforniaPeggy

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19. Superb photos and thanks for sharing them, my dear HAB911!
Wed Apr 29, 2026, 12:01 AM
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The details and the clarity are nothing short of astonishing.

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Handsome. jls4561 Apr 28 #1
Beautiful! SheltieLover Apr 28 #2
What a gorgeous bird. 3catwoman3 Apr 28 #3
Whoa 😳 Even posing for you..beautiful pictures Deuxcents Apr 28 #4
I'd say your prime passed the test, big-time. Love the last one! George McGovern Apr 28 #5
Nice photos and great description of your lens use. dem4decades Apr 28 #6
that is what google images says HAB911 Apr 28 #7
Sure looks like a Red-shouldered Hawk. Probatim Wednesday #26
The ones around here look quite a bit different, that's why i was wondering. dem4decades Wednesday #27
The banded tail is a good giveaway - plus it's not as bulky as its cousin, the Red-tailed Hawk. Probatim Wednesday #28
It looks like he was posing for you. Great shots. brer cat Apr 28 #8
thank you HAB911 Wednesday #21
Wowwwww DarthDem Apr 28 #9
Looks like you had a very patient subject. The 4th and 6th images.! niyad Apr 28 #10
thanks! HAB911 Wednesday #22
That makes me smile! niyad Wednesday #23
such a treat! Skittles Apr 28 #11
Sublime. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Apr 28 #12
Absolutely lovely HAB911 JMCKUSICK Apr 28 #13
This message was self-deleted by its author Botany Apr 28 #14
You can see how the breed got its name. Grumpy Old Guy Apr 28 #15
welcome back btw HAB911 Wednesday #20
That is some amazing detail. Grumpy Old Guy Wednesday #25
Feels so good when you get a GREAT shot of a magnificent bird!! Grins Apr 28 #16
these pictures are simply wonderful! thanks for posting them nt orleans Apr 28 #17
Beautiful! 2naSalit Apr 28 #18
Superb photos and thanks for sharing them, my dear HAB911! CaliforniaPeggy Wednesday #19
Pretty Hawk Beringia Wednesday #24
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