Tag: red-tailed hawk

Five-Years Ago (05-December-2015) — New Jersey

Late Autumn Backyard Nature in New Jersey.

A cold Red-tailed Hawk looking for a meal.

Red-tailed Hawk. (David J Mathre)
Red-tailed Hawk. Image taken with a Nikon D3x camera and 600 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 200, 600 mm, f/4, 1/200 sec). (David J Mathre)

Daily Electric Energy Used (53.3 kWh) from Sense. Daily Solar Electric Energy Produced (11.3 kWh) from Sense and SolSystems. Cloudy, not much sun. Geothermal HVAC system on. A deficit of 42.0 kWh.

Twelve-Years Ago (19-January-2008) — New Jersey

Backyard Wintertime Nature in New Jersey.

After returning from the Sourland Mountain Preserve, I did a quick walkabout in my backyard. I saw a number of different birds. Female Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, White-breasted Nuthatch, Downy Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Turkey Vulture. Later in the afternoon I looked out my  back door and saw a Red-tailed Hawk perched in a tree.

Female Northern Cardinal feeding on the ground. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Female Northern Cardinal feeding on the ground. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Blue Jay perched on a branch. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)
Blue Jay perched on a branch. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)
White-breasted Nuthatch perched on a branch. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
White-breasted Nuthatch perched on a branch. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
White-breasted Nuthatch perched on a branch. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
White-breasted Nuthatch perched on a branch. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
Downy Woodpecker perched on a branch. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Downy Woodpecker perched on a branch. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/320 sec). (David J Mathre)
Red-bellied Woodpecker. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/1250 sec). (David J Mathre)
Red-bellied Woodpecker. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/1250 sec). (David J Mathre)
Red-bellied Woodpecker. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
Red-bellied Woodpecker. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
Turkey Vulture soaring. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)
Turkey Vulture soaring. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)
Red-tailed Hawk perched on a branch. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 800, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/160 sec). (David J Mathre)
Red-tailed Hawk perched on a branch. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 800, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/160 sec). (David J Mathre)
Red-tailed Hawk perched on a branch. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 800, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/100 sec). (David J Mathre)
Red-tailed Hawk perched on a branch. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 800, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/100 sec). (David J Mathre)
Red-tailed Hawk perched on a branch. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 800, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/250 sec). (David J Mathre)
Red-tailed Hawk perched on a branch. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 800, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/250 sec). (David J Mathre)

Eleven-Years Ago (18-January-2009) — New Jersey

Wintertime Nature at the Sourland Mountain Preserve.

Morning walkabout near the Sourland Mountain Preserve pond. I noticed a Red-tailed Hawk in a tree surveying the area for prey. It soon took off and circled the area. The only other bird I around was a White-throated Sparrow.

Red-tailed Hawk in a tree at the Sourland Mountain Preserve. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 18-200 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 200 mm, f/7.1, 1/200 sec). (David J Mathre)
Red-tailed Hawk in a tree at the Sourland Mountain Preserve. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 18-200 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 200 mm, f/7.1, 1/200 sec). (David J Mathre)
Red-tailed Hawk in flight at the Sourland Mountain Preserve. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 18-200 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 200 mm, f/7.1, 1/200 sec). (David J Mathre)
Red-tailed Hawk in flight at the Sourland Mountain Preserve. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 18-200 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 200 mm, f/7.1, 1/200 sec). (David J Mathre)
Red-tailed Hawk in flight at the Sourland Mountain Preserve. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 18-200 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 200 mm, f/7.1, 1/200 sec). (David J Mathre)
Red-tailed Hawk in flight at the Sourland Mountain Preserve. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 18-200 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 200 mm, f/7.1, 1/200 sec). (David J Mathre)
Red-tailed Hawk in flight at the Sourland Mountain Preserve. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 18-200 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 200 mm, f/10, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
Red-tailed Hawk in flight at the Sourland Mountain Preserve. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 18-200 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 200 mm, f/10, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
Red-tailed Hawk in flight at the Sourland Mountain Preserve. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 18-200 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 200 mm, f/10, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
Red-tailed Hawk in flight at the Sourland Mountain Preserve. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 18-200 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 200 mm, f/10, 1/400 sec). (David J Mathre)
White-throated Sparrow on a bush at the Sourland Mountain Preserve. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 18-200 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 200 mm, f/5.6, 1/50 sec). (David J Mathre)
White-throated Sparrow on a bush at the Sourland Mountain Preserve. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 18-200 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 200 mm, f/5.6, 1/50 sec). (David J Mathre)
White-throated Sparrow on a bush at the Sourland Mountain Preserve. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 18-200 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 200 mm, f/8, 1/250 sec). (David J Mathre)
White-throated Sparrow on a bush at the Sourland Mountain Preserve. Image taken with a Nikon D300 camera and 18-200 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 200 mm, f/8, 1/250 sec). (David J Mathre)

 

Five-Years Ago (05-December-2012) — New Jersey

Backyard Late Autumn Nature in New Jersey: Red-Tailed Hawk

I saw this large bird in the trees way back from the house. I quickly got some shots with a Nikon D3x camera and 600 mm f/4 VR lens. This was my highest resolution long distance setup at the time. The images are 100% crops after being processed with Capture One Pro and Focus Magic.

Red-tailed Hawk (?). Backyard Autumn Nature in New Jersey. Image taken with a Nikon D3x camera and 600 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 200, 600 mm, f/4, 1/200 sec). (David J Mathre)
Red-tailed Hawk (?). Backyard Autumn Nature in New Jersey. Image taken with a Nikon D3x camera and 600 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 200, 600 mm, f/4, 1/200 sec). (David J Mathre)


For some crickets on the same day check out 05-December-2012

Four-Years Ago (29-July-2012) — New Jersey

Backyard Summertime Nature in New Jersey.

Red Tailed Hawk Looking for Dinner. I was wondering why all of the song birds got so quiet… Image taken with a Nikon D3x camera and 500 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 100, 500 mm, f/4, 1/500 sec).

Red Tailed Hawk Looking for Dinner in My Backyard. Image taken with a Nikon D3x and 500 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 100, 500 mm, f/4, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)
Red Tailed Hawk Looking for Dinner in My Backyard. Image taken with a Nikon D3x and 500 mm f/4 VR lens (ISO 100, 500 mm, f/4, 1/500 sec). (David J Mathre)