The heat wave gripping New England finally broke this weekend. It was such a beautiful morning that I decided to visit a local park (Mead Park) a take a walk around the pond. I decided to bring my 200-400 with a 1.4 TC attached. Normally this would be a lot of glass to carry on a walk but I was planning on getting in tight on some Canadian Geese that live at the pond so I knew this was the right lens to bring. Was I glad with that decision!
It seems that a family of Red Tailed Hawks has made Mead Park in New Canaan their new home.
Red Tailed Hawk atop Utility Pole
It seems that a mating pair moved in over the winter and had 3 chicks this spring. The mother has been teaching the chicks how to hunt. They were actively practicing while I was there.
Red Tailed Hawk Eyeing a Squirrel
Red Tailed Hawk Portrait
It was a great morning of photography. Many unexpected subjects.
Great captures Vinnie. I haven’t been able to get close to any hawks yet.
Wow! Vinnie, am I seeing catchlights in their eyes? Beautiful work!
Thanks Barney. No flashed used however, purely sunrise in their eyes! Hope all is well.
Vinnie