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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Hawkeye


Exploring the sunset side of Tortugas Mountain this morning, Research Associate Becca and I came across this beautiful hawk (a Redtail, I think) that was sitting high and surveying its domain.
Turning its head left and right, it was obviously looking for breakfast.
Either seeing something to feast on or irritated by my picture-taking, it prepared to take flight.
Here's a terrible photo of the raptor on the move.
Soaptree Yucca in bloom.

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