
Okefenokee Swamp Red-Tailed Hawk - Buteo Jamaicensis

by DB Hayes
Title
Okefenokee Swamp Red-Tailed Hawk - Buteo Jamaicensis
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DB Hayes
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Photograph
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Pictured is a Red-Tailed Hawk (scientific name is Buteo Jamaicensis) perched in a tree in the Okefenokee Swamp in southeastern Georgia. Deb & I were kayaking part of the swamp plus the Swanee River when we came across this beautiful hawk perched high above us in the tree. The red-tailed hawk is a bird of prey, one of three species colloquially known in the United States as the "chickenhawk," though it rarely preys on standard sized chickens. It breeds throughout most of North America, from western Alaska and northern Canada to as far south as Panama and the West Indies, and is one of the most common buteos in North America. Red-tailed hawks can acclimate to all the biomes within their range. There are fourteen recognized subspecies, which vary in appearance and range. It is one of the largest members of the genus Buteo in North America, typically weighing from 690 to 1,600 g and measuring 45–65 cm in length, with a wingspan from 110–145 cm. The red-tailed hawk displays sexual dimorphism in size, with females averaging about 25% heavier than males. The bird is sometimes referred to as the red-tail for short, when the meaning is clear in context. Please be assured should you wish to purchase a copy of this image for printing to canvass, photo-paper or any of FAA's many other available medias FAA's watermark will NOT appear on your printed media when you receive it as FAA removes the watermark BEFORE it goes to print. All visits to my FAA-Pixels art site are welcomed, encouraged and greatly appreciated. Please visit often and, if you will, please also visit my wife's FAA-Pixels art site. Deb's link is; deb-hayes.pixels.com -- Thank you. Bill
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November 4th, 2016
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Anita Faye
Bill and Deb, thank you for sharing this stunning portrait in Eagles, Owls, and Hawks discussion on Poetic Poultry Group ;)

Bill Hayes
Judy: THANK YOU again for favoriting one of my photographs -- this one -- my "Okekenokee Swamp Red-Tailed Hawk" image. I appreciate this more than you can imagine. Bill

Lois Bryan
He is magnificent, Bill spectacular capture ... wonderful detail, clarity and color!!!!! And look at those amazing eyes ... well done!!!!! l/f
DB Hayes replied:
Wow!! I'm almost embarrassed with delight at your compliment. I appreciate it more than you can imagine. Bill

Linda Crockett
Gorgeous image with wonderful detail and color! l/f
DB Hayes replied:
Thank you Linda - I was just looking at your hawk image, which is also very, very gorgeous !!! Thanks again. Bill

Anita Faye
Gorgeous hawk Bill! Featured on Poetic Poultry! http://fineartamerica.com/groups/poetic-poultry-.html
DB Hayes replied:
Thank you very much Anita for featuring my "Okefenokee Swamp Red-Tailed Hawk" image in your "Poetic Poultry" !!! What a fantastic way to start my week. Bill

Bill Hayes
Maybe I should have written "icing on the cake" - heck I'm sure you got the idea. Thanks once again. Bill

Don Columbus
Congratulations Bill, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings"!
DB Hayes replied:
Thank you Don !!! It is always a pleasure when "A Birding Group - Wings" features one of my images. This puts the "cream on the cake" for my day today. Thanks again. Bill

Bill Hayes
A BIG THANK YOU goes to FAA Portraits-Birds for featuring my "Okefenokee Swamp Red-Tailed Hawk" !!!! Bill

William Tasker
Hi Bill! This very impressive bird and shot has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World. L/F
DB Hayes replied:
William: Once again, I cannot THANK YOU enough. Your featuring of my Hawk has certainly added some excitement to my day. Thanks again. Bill