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Ferruginous hawks are typically residents of the wide open areas of the Great Plains of the central U.S., but in winter often migrate to California's short...
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Ferruginous hawks are typically residents of the wide open areas of the Great Plains of the central U.S., but in winter often migrate to California's short grass agricultural lands, where food is plentiful (mainly mice). A new sighting for us, this adult has temporarily made its home in the 5,000-foot high Sierra Valley near Sierraville, California. One of the most beautifully patterned raptors we have ever seen.
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21 Comments | Report
Mary18
 
Mary18 January 30, 2019
Great capture!
BantamPhotography Platinum
 
BantamPhotography January 30, 2019
Is this a composite Nina?
KayBrewer Platinum
 
KayBrewer January 30, 2019
This is fabulous!
modelmeemaw Platinum
 
modelmeemaw January 30, 2019
Just love this!
mihrt PRO+
 
mihrt January 30, 2019
Amazing capture and edit Nina !!
chuckrickman
 
chuckrickman January 31, 2019
What an incredible find. You nailed it.
Hood PRO+
 
Hood February 02, 2019
Great capture and edit
trainwoman Platinum
 
trainwoman February 03, 2019
Wonderful crisp detail
terryc Platinum
 
terryc February 04, 2019
Stunning work, Nina! Love it!
sue-zon PRO+
 
sue-zon February 06, 2019
Love the Ferruginous Hawk . . . one of my faves! This is a positively awesome capture!
Pamelabole PRO
 
Pamelabole February 08, 2019
Stunning capture....love the details and colors!! : )
DutchTouch Platinum
 
DutchTouch February 09, 2019
Brilliant capture of a magnificent hawk!
mcampi Platinum
 
mcampi February 09, 2019
You have made a wall hanger out of this valley shot. This is the best picture of the valley we love that I have ever seen..
lizziemellis Platinum
 
lizziemellis February 14, 2019
Stunning capture I love the setting the sky is awesome and the detail of this hawk is spot on:-)
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Bazz February 17, 2019
Gorgeous!
Byronfairphotography PRO+
 
Byronfairphotography February 17, 2019
Absolutely gorgeous
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Bruz February 24, 2019
Spot on detail of this raptor.
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots February 24, 2019
Great capture!
mihrt PRO+
 
mihrt February 26, 2019
Fabulous capture - beautiful clarity !!
lizziemellis Platinum
 
lizziemellis March 22, 2019
Voted Social Exposure:-)
NaturesBounty
 
NaturesBounty May 19, 2019
Another magnificent work of art!!
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