Under a clear blue sky, the sun sinking low, a Swainson’s Hawk flew over head. Susan Hunter corrected me on my naming of the hawlk. Thanks, Susan. The only clouds were far to the south behind Mia’s Tree.
Animals / Birds / Clouds / Hawks / Red-Tailed Hawk / Rio Grande / Sandias / Sunset / Trees
Swainson Flyover
Off Center & Not Even 
Majestic 🥰
Thanks, Gabriela.
My pleasure.
A beautiful view of the Sandias, river and hawk, Tim.
Thanks, Lavinia.
Outstanding pictures, Tim. I love birds.
Thanks, Roberta.
Excellent red tailed hawk photo’s, good light
Thanks, Harry.
Epic.
Thanks, Shey.
What a gorgeous creature! Amazing photos, my friend! Did you say ‘Blue’ sky? 😉
Maybe a “wine-dark”, bronze or cyan sky in reality. Thanks, Marina.
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Well done at capturing majestic beauty in action.
Thanks, Frank.
He/she knows just how stunning they are!
They do. Thanks, Couriers.
Hi Tim,
This is a Swainson’s Hawk. It looks like the one I photographed last week at the Tramway Outfall. Note the narrow wings, and white feathers above it’s beak and the black tips on the trailing flight feathers. These are good photos of the hawk and river, though.
Susan H
Thanks Susan. I’ll update it this evening. That’s why when people as me if I’m a birder I say no.
Jaw-dropping. wow!
And people like Susan blow me away. I am so illiterate when it comes to wildlife – fauna and flora!
People always ask if I’m a birder. I tell the No! I can’t remember bird names. I just like to photograph them.
And you do it so well… plus your followers are more than happy to help you name them!
I’m greatfiul when they correct me. I don’t want to be misleading people.
And call it an opportunity to grow and learn!
True. Followers are very helpful.
And kind and generous… 🙂
Yes. The people I choose to follow generally try to help each other. We have a nice community.
I think we have a wonderful community!
Especially like the last shot with the sunlight dancing on the forward edge of the wings and just the head.
Thanks, Brian. I assume you would have corrected me on the type of hawk id Susan hadn’t?
Those swainson’s can be a tricky bunch – actually depending on some of the morphs it can be a toss up, but she definitely has it called correctly.
Cool shots, Tim.
Incredible photos, Tim! There are few things more majestic than a hawk, beautiful!
They are majestic. Thanks, Tiffany.
Wow, Tim. Those are amazing shots! Terrific work. Hugs on the wing.
Thanks, Teagan.
Naturarama surrounds you, Tim.
Thanks for catching it for us.
You are welcome, Inchcock. Thanks for droppy by.
Beautiful bird! I’ll have to share this with the bird whisperers in the fam. That hawk ‘s range is west of us, so we’ve never seen it. Thanks!
Hi Mary Jo. I’m happy you got to see it.
Beautiful photos!
Thanks, Flo.
Another wonderful creature visits the Bosque!
It’s a big beautiful bird. Thanks, Resa.
He’s a beauty!
Thanks, Julie.