Posts and photos gallery of hawks, eagles, and falcons
Category: Raptors
The American Bald Eagle
🦅 Majestic and awe-inspiring, the American bald eagle is a symbol of freedom, strength, and resilience. As the national bird and emblem of the United States of America, this magnificent
Cooper’s Hawk in Oaks Bottom: A Study of Urban Wildlife
Introduction: Urban environments are often associated with concrete jungles and bustling city life, leaving little room for wildlife to thrive. However, there are exceptions to this notion, and Oaks Bottom
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Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge March 22 2023
Today was a beautiful day. I was able to photograph an American Kestrel that was hunting field mice. I also found an American Screech Owl and took some nice photos
Watching The Eagles on Super Bowl Sunday
I always enjoy photographing wildlife on Super Bowl Sunday. It is always very tranquil outside when everyone is inside glued to their screens. There is also a lot less traffic
The Sellwood Peregrine Falcons
There are Peregrine falcons that have been nesting under the Sellwood bridge in Portland Oregon. The sun came out today and I was able to get a good picture of
Bald Eagles in Sellwood Oregon
Bald Eagles in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge: A Symbol of Conservation and Ecological Restoration Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, located in Portland, Oregon, is a crucial habitat for a diverse range
Eagles on The Willamette River
Today was a perfect day to be out on the River. I decided to paddle up the in my Kayak to search for Bald Eagles. Here are a few pictures
A Red Tailed Hawk in Oaks Bottom
Today I encountered a Red Tailed Hawk in perfect lighting conditions. I was able to get about 15 feet from it and get some very close up shots. Please consider
Scenes from my Daily Walk
Today was a beautiful day in Portland and decided to go to Willamette Park. I was able to get about 20 feet from a Red Tailed hawk. It was on