When Hubby suddenly stopped the car as we drove around the Napier countyside, I knew something exciting was afoot. He drove slowly back a few meters and there was this beauty, standing in the water in a ditch. S/He let me take several photos just feet a meter or so away. Hubby turned the car around and he took some shots from the other side of the road before this fabulous bird took off.
Whether this is a falcon or a hawk, I don't know. But I do know that is it usually quite an elusive bird. Click here for more information about it.
One flies around our house all the time (we call him 'Twitchy') but never gets close unless we provide some easy food. Even then, getting photos is not easy. So, I am happy to have seen this more patient bird that let us shoot til our hearts' content.
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteNow THAT is a beaut! Worthy of a WoW moment! YAM xx
What a beautiful bird! I love raptors.
ReplyDeleteHow lucky for you that this Harrier let you take these fabulous photos.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Beautiful creature. Lucky you.
ReplyDeletewow- how fortunate you were to have been able to capture this bird in photos!The eyes are amazing...
ReplyDeleteWow! What a catch! Very beautiful.
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Traci
A gorgeous bird! I love the second shot.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous bird and awesome closeups! Well done!
ReplyDeleteWow!! The full face shot is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteGeorgeous pictures! And an incredible bird.
ReplyDeleteLove your captures!
Wonderful pictures and your husband is definitely a keeper! He not only stops the car for pictures (which is a definite plus in itself) but he even spots the birds himself while he's driving. Now that's a perfect bloggers husband ~)).
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful close ups of a handsome bird! I know you were excited to finally get some photos of one. Thank you for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a good picture of this bird!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing creature, and well-shot photos! I am so impressed!
ReplyDelete(ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!
What a great experience on the roadside. I really like the second photo.
ReplyDeleteFabulous captures Bettyl. Thank you for sharing (and for visiting my blog)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo opportunity.....lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this.....
Happy weekend,
Ruby
Awesome closeup of the Harrier.
ReplyDeleteBetty, stopping back to say Thank you for sharing your Harrier post with Saturday's Critters. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeletegreat having an extra pair of eyes watching out for you!! Fabulous photo shoot Betty. Secret: that location you were in - it's my middle name, honestly :)
ReplyDeleteGreat photo!!!
ReplyDeleteLucky you Bettyl - these are awesome shots!
ReplyDeleteI've lived here all my life and I've never seen one - hopefully one day I'll get lucky!
Shane
Wow! You got it close. It must have been thirsty after a heavy meal. :)
ReplyDeleteHow amazing that the Harrier allowed you take photos from so close up!
ReplyDeletenice sighting so close!
ReplyDeleteThose eyes!!! What a gorgeous bird. Excellent images.
ReplyDeleteCome on over and link up this post to add to the list, if you'd like!
Beautiful shots, what a handy husband! I like the shading in the feathers, and hawk's eyes always seem a little cross-eyed to me. Great closeups!
ReplyDeleteNothing like our husbands to help see small things at times. Beautiful capture,
ReplyDeleteWow! Thats a great set of pictures - luck to be able to get that close.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if he had been bumped about a bit, and was just getting his act together!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Like I mentioned yesterday...those eyes! They're hypnotic.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your link this weekend at the Bird D'Pot.
what a great experience. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are lucky! Not only that you found and were able to photograph this lovely creature, but also that you have a husband who will actually stop without your yelling "stop!".
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you are to have seen this elusive bird up close! It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely an exciting moment, Betty! Great shots! So glad you had this opportunity, and even more glad you shared it with us!
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