Just when you think you are sneaking up nicely to get a good close up this hawk takes notice with a 180 degree turn on the head. I wonder what it would be like to have eyes in the back of your heads. Maxwell wildlife refuge, Maxwell NM.
Just when you think you are sneaking up nicely to get a good close up this hawk takes notice with a 180 degree turn on the head. I wonder what it would be like to have eyes in the back of your heads. Maxwell wildlife refuge, Maxwell NM.
nature has no boss 
Wow, great shot, Mike. I’m glad he turned around so we could see his face. And I love the look on its face. Blessings, Natalie 🙂
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Thanks Natalie, he does have a great look telling you that you have been noticed. Have a great weekend.
Mike
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I love it when they do that! 🙂
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It is kinda cool but a just a touch creepy as well. 🙂
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Awesome..
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Thanks.
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My pleasure..
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Have a great weekend.
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Thank you.. You too 🙂
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Gorgeous bird and how lucky you were to get that shot.
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Thanks.
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What a great shot. And I agree – facing an animal when it’s looking you right in the eye very often makes me shudder too. Especially when it’s unexpected like this. Creepy.
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It is a great experience to see eye to eye with a magnificent looking bird like this. What you realize is that you can’t get away with anything. They know you are there even from behind.
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Caught!! That would have freaked me out – in a cool but slightly creepy way. Good for you get getting such an excellent shot!
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THanks LB. It is always fun to give sneaking up on the bird a try. I nver get away with one though. Have a great weekend.
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As a 21 year veteran teacher, I am always trying to perfect “the eyes in the back of my head”! Love the picture!
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I am a teacher as well and it would be a great skill. Thanks for visiting the blog.
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What a beauty!! Great image!
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Thanks.
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Mike,
You some great shots! I enjoyed them very much, keep up the good work. I’m new to this site and still learning how to use it.
Alan
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Thanks, have fun poking around on the blog I appreciated it.
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That’s a rather paranoid look the bird is giving you. I think you were definitely in its personal space. ha!
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Indeed, it was a get out look and probably amplified by the fact we were trying so hard to sneak up on that Hawk and got caught.
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Wow! Thanks for re-posting this one. A beauty. It’s interesting about the blood anatomy of an owl, and I wonder if a bit of that is going on here with your raptor. She’s stunning as well.
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/media/releases/owl_mystery_unraveled_scientists_explain_how_bird_can_rotate_its_head_without_cutting_off_blood_supply_to_brain
PS – We moms DO have eyes in the back of our heads. Just ask our kids. 😀
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Hi Shannon, I am not sure if Hawks have the same anatomical feature as Owls that allows the swivel head but it is worth looking into. I know that my Mom had those eyes in the back of her head and probably some radar/sonar thing going on as well.Hope your day is gong well.
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