Swainson’s Hawk

We spotted this Swainson’s Hawk on the lookout for food. It was cool to see it so close, but we might have spooked it. Oops!

Brown and rufus Swainson's Hawk soars with wings spread
Swainson’s Hawk soars; Swan Falls Sagebrush Sparrow Site, Ada, Idaho; 29 August 2024
Swainson's Hawk sits on a telephone pole
Swainson’s Hawk sits on a telephone pole; Swan Falls Sagebrush Sparrow Site, Ada, Idaho; 29 August 2024
Close Up of a Swainson's Hawk sitting on a telephone pole
Swainson’s Hawk sits on a telephone pole; Swan Falls Sagebrush Sparrow Site, Ada, Idaho; 29 August 2024

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