Red-shouldered Hawk at Sunrise
There was a glorious sunrise this morning. I was out the door to capture it cresting up over the hill from us.
This morning’s sunrise
The weather report promised a beautiful day in the 60s. I did a few quick chores and was back out to find who else was out so early this morning.
Within minutes, I spotted a Red-shouldered Hawk perched, scanning its perimeter for breakfast.
Red-shouldered Hawk
Afraid I might see an attack on an unsuspected victim, I shot some photos hoping I got the glint in its eye and quickly moved on.
During the next 20 minutes from across our community, I would glance back at the hawk where it remained poised and focused. It was so beautiful in the morning sunlight, even at a distance.
One more glance and suddenly the hawk dove out of sight, but quickly came back up empty talons (whew!). It continued into flight….
Flying right over me and out of sight.
Red-shouldered Hawk
The hawk was the beginning of an awesome birding morning!
Photos by Donna 
Well captures Donna in the early morning light. The first and last light add an interesting artistic hue to our captures.
Thank you, Ashley! Very true!! 🙂
That was a rewarding morning! 🙂
Most definitely! Thank you Indira! 😊
Wow. Gorgeous sunrise, gorgeous bird. What a way to start the day.
Thanks Vic! It was a prelude to a wonderful morning of photo shoots! 😊
Super Foto
Thank you Werner!
Morning Donna,
This is Joan, we were in lot 77 last month. Sure am enjoying how you capture these beautiful creatures! Merry Christmas & keep the beauty coming😊
Good Morning Joan, and thank you! Merry Christmas to you, safe travels through the holidays, enjoy Florida this winter! 😊
Beautiful sunrise and beautiful bird!
Thank you, Takami!
It was a gorgeous sunrise and that Red-shouldered hawk is too! Great in-flight shot of it, Donna!
We both have Hawks on our minds today. Great minds or birds of a feather? 😄
Thank you, Deborah! I really got lucky with it flying right over me.
Hey, both!! 😊
A beautiful bird and photo Donna! ☺️😎
Thank you, John! 🙂
This is a gorgeous bird! You captured his beauty perfectly, Donna. The sunrise is as wonderful as your sunsets previously. Is there anything you can’t do? 😎
Thank you, HJ! I was super-excited with this hawk and it’s beauty in the morning light. And, oh yes, there is much I cannot do! But I do like challenges!! 😉
Terrific sunrise and hawk photos – looks like it was a splendid day!
Thank you, Eliza, it was a wonderful photo-op day!
That looked like a good start to the day.
It started early morning dancing!
Nice tack-sharp capture and eye glint Donna. And I like the nice blue sky serving as a backdrop!
Thank you, Steve! 🙂
That beautiful sunrise would be a powerful draw to pick up a camera and see what else is about. Wonderful photos, Donna!
Thank you, Belinda! It promised to be a gorgeous day, so I was up early and ready to go birding. 🙂
Glorious, unique sunrise… hawk was super, too!
Thank you, Carol!
You captured a beautiful bird beautifully, Donna. This is a hawk we don’t have out west. One of these days, I hope to travel east to see it.
Thank you, Tanja! I’ve checked since sighting this hawk, to see if (s)he returned each morning to that general area but to no avail. (S)he’s probably around and watching me! 😎
(S)he might be posting photos about you on the hawk blog. 😊
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Happy, happy birding. Always a joy to see your latest catch.
Thank you, Gunta! 😊