Thursday, April 23, 2009

Sky Watch Friday: Raptor Release

Following up from yesterday's B-Earthday post here is a picture of me releasing a sharp-shinned hawk that I adopted up at Hawk Ridge last October.

51 comments:

troutbirder said...

Congratulations Eco on your Bday and the release pictures were all terrific.

Arija said...

It is difficult to let your children go, but such a delight to see them take flight and set out on their own life again. Well done.

Chris said...

Somptuous and really nice to be able to do that. Thanks for sharing this experience.

Dawn Fine said...

Must have been a bittersweet feeling!
How did you feel?

P-TER said...

A great compotion !
Beautiful !
I like to come here to watch
your birdphoto's ! ! !
Gr.
P-TER

Shey said...

Wow, this is an awesome shot! It seems like you're touching the sky.

Wish I have the skill to do that too.

:)

Photo Cache said...

That must have been a joy to experience. You have a cool job.

Carver said...

Wonderful shot. I love the way your hand is caught in the release against the sky.

FAB said...

A joyful moment well captured as undercarriage up & away.

Rune said...

Awesome shot! Happy SkyWatch :)

Dagrun said...

Lucky hawk, and a really good shot.

Janie said...

Wonderful shot of the hawk flying to freedom.

earthtoholly said...

What a beautiful bird and how nice that he's now healthy. This is an amazing shot...so expressive.

Bim said...

A perfect capture of the moment - you look a bit as if you would like to take off too.

Anonymous said...

I am sure the hawk you released will be back, from time to time, and have a look around to see you. Nice post.

Amy said...

Great shot! And good for you for the adoption. I always love a bird success story!

Guy D said...

Fabulous photo to say the least.

Have a great weekend.
Guy
Regina In Pictures

Unknown said...

Sometimes we need a push from behind to fly to freedom.

Gaelyn said...

That released hawk is a marvelous site to see in your sky.

Unknown said...

What a joyful, moving shot - and what a moment to capture forever. Wonderful!

Loran said...

Release pictures are the best because the bird recovered.

Nova said...

wow that is really touching... great shot too with the sky its all perfect.

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Russ said...

Very cool! Congrats!

TimJannison said...

That photo is beyond epic. Congratulations!


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The Explorer said...

You released him after taking care of him? Or he will come back to you after. Will that be able to happen? Apology for too many questions from me...c",)

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