Red-tailed Hawk Returns
January 26, 2007January 16th, 2007
Sunday was cold in San Francisco, we spent most of the day inside, but we needed to make a short trip and while outside, we spotted the Red-tailed Hawk that has been frequenting our neighborhood. It was on the steeple of an old church that has been converted into a Buddhist Temple. Located at 3134 22nd Street at Capp, it is just around the corner from where we live. So it’s easy to keep an eye out for this magnificent bird.
The hawk was snuggled down, a full crop (having just eaten) and it was keeping its feet warm in the cold wind.
It did move about a small amount while I was there. Here’s a shot of the bird stretching a leg and its tail.
Changing positions on the ground gave me this nice view of it…
One last view before my fingers got too cold and I had to go in. The light was fading as well.
While I was out there photographing, the temple goers came out to see what I was photographing. One of the monks brought binoculars. We had a good time together and they gave me a cool paperweight with an image of their old victorian building embedded inside made of tiny bubbles in the glass.
I’d love to see how that is done. And I sent them the last shot so they could print it for themselves.
For those interested, here’s a link to the temple: click here
For those that want to see the whole shoot, click here
Regards, and Om mani padme hum
Glenn
raptor-gallery.com
Hi! Beautiful Pics. Do you know where the red-tailed hawk has a nest? At our our home in San Jose we are constantly watching the Coopers Hawks. They have their nest in a tree behind our house along side of the creek. Do you know if the Peregrine Falcon cam will be operating again this year at or near the PG&E building? Only 1 of their eggs hatched last year. Have you seen the pics that Lincoln displays on his web site in New York City? Mostly of Pale Male and Lola plus his friend the red squirrel and many other birds. The web site is titled Pale Male.
Hi Mary Lou, No, I’m not aware of a nest nearby. This doesn’t mean the bird doesn’t have one though. With all the buildings in the city, it is very hard to track where the bird ends up when it flies off. Also we’ve only seen one bird on the steeple, never two.
In regards the Peregrine Cam, they are still working out software issues, but are shooting for Valentine’s Day, tomorrow, for turning it on. I would be surprised if it makes that deadline. Also, the birds probably won’t lay any eggs until early March. Last year the first egg was laid on March 7th. Several of us are keeping watch for nesting activity in the area, but so far only some soaring over the Federal Reserve, which is right next to the old nest site of 77 Beale Street. I’ll put up a link to the Yahoo discussion group here on the blog roll.
I have seen Lincoln’s website. He has amazing photos of Pale Male and Lola. No one should miss it.