Turning on a dime
This phrase literally applies to this juvenile Cooper's Hawk when I saw it grabbing a pine cone, turning 180 degree while in flight, inches from the ground and landing back to almost the same spot. An incredible demonstration of its agility to turn tight corners as it will do while flying between tree branches in high speed pursuit of its prey through forested areas.
This is a composite of 10 frames, lasting half a second. I have stitched the frames together after extending the duration of each frame to give a better viewing experience. Photos taken using a Nikon Z9 and 500mm f/4. Toronto, Canada.
Turning on a dime
This phrase literally applies to this juvenile Cooper's Hawk when I saw it grabbing a pine cone, turning 180 degree while in flight, inches from the ground and landing back to almost the same spot. An incredible demonstration of its agility to turn tight corners as it will do while flying between tree branches in high speed pursuit of its prey through forested areas.
This is a composite of 10 frames, lasting half a second. I have stitched the frames together after extending the duration of each frame to give a better viewing experience. Photos taken using a Nikon Z9 and 500mm f/4. Toronto, Canada.