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Red-Tailed Hawk Takeoff

I struggled with whether or not to post this shot, mainly because I failed to get a catch light in his eye. But I liked how the light shone through his wings and tail feathers, so here it is! This guy hangs out and hunts near some fields close to my place, and I happened to catch him just as he lifted off from his perch. I just love it when birds fully spread their wings and tail feathers, especially this species with their beautiful red tails!

Plainfield, Indiana

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Uploaded on May 20, 2014
Taken on May 3, 2014