Swainson’s hawks

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I got some new photos of the Swainson’s hawks that nest near our home in Prescott. The other day I saw one of these on our porch. They are insectivores, likely it was hunting for grasshoppers or cicadas which are very numerous at this time of the year.

Here’s the pair together in a tree

On a branch

Landing

In flight

Swainsons Hawk

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Swainsons Hawk 3, originally uploaded by dagnyg.

The Swainson’s hawks are back on their nest near the LDS church in Prescott, Az

Swainsons Hawk and Fledgling

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Swainsons Hawk and Fledgling, originally uploaded by dagnyg.

The fledgling in the nest is in the lower left of the photo, only its head is visible.

 

More photos of these birds are here, come and see:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/dagnygromer/sets/72157627075930863/

Raptors at Jay’s Bird Barn

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Jay’s Bird Barn in Prescott AZ, where I buy my bird feeding supplies, celebrated their 5th anniversary today. They brought in some birds of prey that were bred in captivity or injured and could not be returned to the wild. Here’s some images I got. Click on image for a larger view.

Owl Front View

Owl Side View

Harris Hawk