Friday, December 16, 2011

Highway Wildlife

Hubby and I were traveling down the interstate on the way to my Mom's house when he quickly started putting on the breaks and pulled over to the shoulder. I had been looking out my passenger side window so I had no idea what had possessed this behavior. I turned to him and asked what he was doing. He said it's a hawk. I always see many as we're driving along and depending on where we are he tries to stop for me so I can at least attempt to get a good shot of one.
On this day he saw the above guy on a wire crossing the interstate and started stopping. I was sure once I opened my door the hawk would fly. Surprisingly he didn't and I got two or three shots. This isn't an exceptional image by any means but it is a record of what we saw that day thanks to Hubby's quick response.
(I hope Blogger lets you click to enlarge.)
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19 comments:

  1. diane bDecember 17, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    He's got his eye on you.

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  2. JunieRose2005December 17, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Wow!! It IS a good shot when you enlarge it! I have them come into my back yard but have, yet, to get a good shot of one!

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  3. DiannaDecember 17, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    I think that's a great shot! Gotta love our hubbies looking out for photo ops for us. That's amazing that the hawk didn't fly off when you opened your door.

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  4. judi/GmjDecember 17, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Good one!

    ya got hubby "Poofing", fantastic!
    (that all important stop without screeching the tires to get the wild life shot)

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  5. eileeninmdDecember 17, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Great eye and sighting, Carletta! Your got a great shot of the hawk. they usually fly away right before I get to snap the photo. Have a great weekend!

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  6. GeorgeDecember 17, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I think this is a wonderful picture of the hawk, and I'm glad he cooperated and stayed so you could get the capture. I'm also glad your husband had such a good eye and quick reaction.

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  7. IndraniDecember 17, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Great shot. Well taken.

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  8. Lisa@ButteryBooksDecember 17, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Awesome photo. I have never seen a hawk just hanging out on a tree. Many buzzards, but no hawk.

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  9. Betsy Banks AdamsDecember 17, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Gorgeous picture of the Hawk, Carletta... Glad your hubby saw him ---and that you got some good pictures... PERFECT!!!!
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  10. ShannonWDecember 17, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Looks like he is watching you. He is a camera lover :)

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  11. donDecember 17, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    I think it's a very good shot. Birds can be so elusive and difficult to capture in a setting I like, or they have a strange pose. You did very well thanks to hubby for stopping!

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  12. Chubskulit RoseDecember 17, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Beautiful shot Carleta!

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  13. PatDecember 18, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Great capture of this magnificent raptor!

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  14. SquirrelQueenDecember 18, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    I think this is a beautiful shot Carletta. Usually they take off before I can get focused. That's a very observant hubby you have.

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  15. AndreaDecember 18, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Oh that is a big hawk, and certainly the stance is so authoritative. Your husband is so sweet.

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  16. kayerjDecember 19, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    wow, what a shot!

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  17. RoseDecember 20, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    At least you got something to remember the day by....and it is a much better shot than I normally get of hawks.

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  18. Sallie (FullTime-Life)December 20, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Fabulous that your dear sweet husband saw that handsome bird and pulledl over BEFORE you screeched "stop"! What a guy!

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  19. Jenn JilksDecember 21, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    This is what I do, too! Pull over. When my hubby drives I am hard-pressed to get him to pull over in time.
    Love the photos.
    Cheers from Cottage Country!

    P.S. I love barns, too! What fun.

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