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Northrop/MDD YF-23A Gray Ghost (1002) at KTOA. One ponders the ability of this contender that may have been first but came second??
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The girls sharing their watermelkon in the back yard on Kia's Birthday.
This is such a Summer shot! I just love it On Black
I'm posting this shot for a certain carpenter down North Carolina way, it's a simple cabin built with Trembling Aspen. I put this place at around 100 years old........and no I didn't go in.....not yet anyways :^)
Northern Harrier
The Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) also known as the Hen Harrier is a bird of prey. It breeds throughout the northern parts of the northern hemisphere in Canada and the northernmost USA, and in northern Eurasia. This species is polytypic, with two subspecies. Marsh Hawk is a historical name for the American form.
It migrates to more southerly areas in winter. Eurasian birds move to southern Europe and southern temperate Asia, and American breeders to the southernmost USA, Mexico, and Central America. In the mildest regions, such as France, Great Britain, and the southern US, Northern Harrier may be present all year, but the higher ground is largely deserted in winter.
Harriers have an owl-like face. The concave facial disk and relatively large off-set ears enable the bird to use triangulation of sound to help locate prey such as mice, voles, juvenile rabbits, frogs, pheasant chick, and other birds in dense vegetation. The female Harrier is larger than the male; hence, the female takes larger prey than the male.
For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hen_harrier
A Gray Ghost (aka male Northern Harrier Hawk, Circus cyaneus) flies toward the camera with the fog behind him.
"Grey Ghost" is the name given to the male Northern harrier. This one is on a low perch at Cherry Creek State Park, near the East gate.
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Baby Kia ~ another old shot that I found of my little angel :)
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This beautiful male provided multiple opportunities for fun (and some close) photos yesterday. The late afternoon light was perfect when he gave us a nice flyby.
J19 races passed the Red Wing depot under the cover of darkness with an eclectic EMD lash up. Said lash up consists of KCS GP38-2 2022, still in the "Gray Ghost" scheme, KCS GP40-3 2850 & dead-in-tow CP SD60-3 6306
I love raptors of all species (especially owls). My favorite non-owl bird of prey is the northern harrier ... the gray ghost, or the male harrier, being my absolute favorite. I mean, look at this guy ... those beautiful markings and those captivating yellow eyes, not to mention that owl-like disk face that must explain my fascination with them.
This male was perched on an eye level post, which was not far away, which allowed me to use the car as a blind, so it didn't feel threatened. It did have its eye on the prize ... somewhere out in the field.
Like owls, their disk-shaped facial feature allows them to use their hearing to locate prey and their feathers are soft and less detectable in sound during flight. To watch them gracefully glide over the landscape and then turn abruptly on a dime to dive down for their prey is a thing of beauty. This shot was amazing to me because they are not known for sitting still for long and they often will frustrate a photographer to no end with the speed and distance that they travel. I'm sure that many of you can relate. LOL
Thanks for looking! Happy Hump Day!
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This male harrier was shot in the wild.... non zoo, non baited, non raptor show!
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The Weimaraner, Germany's sleek and swift 'Gray Ghost,' is beloved by hunters and pet owners alike for their friendliness, obedience, and beauty. They enjoy exercise, and plenty of it, along with lots of quality time with their humans. Instantly recognized by a distinctive silvery-gray coat, male Weimaraners stand 25 to 27 inches at the shoulder, and females 23 to 25 inches.
I was able to capture this northern harrier on a bitterly cold day due to the wind. I could only take the wind for 45 minutes before heading back home. Taken in eastern Washington.
Every time I think I got a favorite image of The Gray Ghost I find one I like even more! Its official Northern Harriers are my favorite hawk! This image in my option captures the pure beauty of these creatures.
Northern Harrier Gray Ghost
`Mercer County, NJ
"It looks like I am the target....it could want my fur hat!"
* Gray Ghost: a fictional character in Batman: The Animated Series.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gray_Ghost_(Batman)
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I was fascinated by the hillside’s reflection in the water on the lake when this guy appeared (as if from nowhere) making me raise my lens, giving me a quick showing before he flew off. Santa Margarita Lake.
This guy here is what I have wanted to see for years! When I finally was lucky enough to witness his majesty, it was nothing short of magical...with utmost respect for him! It's like he had this halo around him, unbelievable feeling.
Being 24 to 33 inches (61-84cm) tall, with a 4- to 5-foot (1.2 -1.5m) wingspan, the Great gray owl is the largest owl in North America, however, the owl’s size is partly an illusion as the feathers account for most of it’s size! The great gray has well adjusted to his northern climate!
Owls are hard to find as it is, but these owls are even harder to encounter, as they truly are boreal species, living in the Northern Hemisphere from Scandinavia to northern Asia to northern North America.
"The Great Gray Owl is a dapper owl dressed in a gray suit with a bow tie across its neck and a surprised look on its face" describes this owl well :)