Lift Off
3, 2, 1, lift off. We spotted this Juvenile Red Tailed hawk while driving through Lower Klamath Basin’s auto tour. Immature Red Tails can be readily identified at close range by their yellowish irises. As the bird attains full maturity over the course of 3–4 years, the iris slowly darkens into a reddish-brown hue, which is the adult eye-color. We captured this image just before takeoff. We were so excited to be up close and personal with this beautiful bird of prey.
Lift Off
3, 2, 1, lift off. We spotted this Juvenile Red Tailed hawk while driving through Lower Klamath Basin’s auto tour. Immature Red Tails can be readily identified at close range by their yellowish irises. As the bird attains full maturity over the course of 3–4 years, the iris slowly darkens into a reddish-brown hue, which is the adult eye-color. We captured this image just before takeoff. We were so excited to be up close and personal with this beautiful bird of prey.