Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Broad-winged Hawk

BROAD-WINGED HAWK (BUTEO PLATYPTERUS), PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS STATE PARK, MICHIGAN, MAY 28, 2011

Pentax K-5
Tamron SP AF DI 90mm macro
1/160 f16 with on-board flash
ISO 1600

Still another actor in last weekend's Wildlife Recovery program at the Porkies park's Visitor Center, the smallish broad-winged hawk is noted for its predatory style: it sits on a branch quietly and waits for prey -- typically small rodents and shrews -- to amble within range before stooping for the kill.

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