Winter is well on the way more frost coming this week.
This Brown Goshawk has been hanging around for a while now, and at last landed in the mango tree long enough for a quick photo before taking off again.
That eye looks so fierce. It reminds me of one of my encounters. In New Mexico while looking for a Goshawk nest in its known territory I squeaked like a rabbit, not realizing I was actually right under its nest. It did not attack, but looked so fierce that I just ducked down and crept away.
Sorry for the much delayed reply - I've been in the UK for a month and I decided to let the blogging take a back seat - normal service will resume very soon!
I like the colouring on the Goshawk. That is certainly not something I see down this way but neither is the frost! - or not very often :-)
ReplyDeleteHow Lucky to have such a visitor! Such a beautiful bird. Unfortunately we have also had the visits from the frost on the darling downs.
ReplyDeletegreat capture of the Goshawk
ReplyDeleteUnlucky with the frost I imagine, but you did well to get the goshawk.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very handsome bird! I see more of the frost around here. :)
ReplyDeletethanks for the cool-down! very hot in texas right now. :) love his sharp eye!
ReplyDeleteCool sighting and photo of the Goshawk!
ReplyDeletegood to see the goshawk visiting. The cold air is spreading about all over; glad I'm not near the snowies!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant photos, the Goshawk is hiding, what for?
ReplyDeleteFROST! Oh my goodness!
ReplyDeletenice capture. :) Sometimes you have to be grateful for getting anything at all. :)
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful this moment. Amazing !
ReplyDeleteBest regards, Synnöve
He looks very focused!
ReplyDeleteLooks like winter is upon you! The goshawk is a beautiful raptor and I love your pictures.
ReplyDeleteAlso enjoyed the mixed bag of birds in the earlier post ... slow internet connection, so will combine comments . Thanks for both posts.
I've never seen hawks; Wonderful picture♡♡♡
ReplyDeleteSending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
I don't think I've spotted a Goshawk before. Nice peek.
ReplyDeleteThat eye looks so fierce. It reminds me of one of my encounters. In New Mexico while looking for a Goshawk nest in its known territory I squeaked like a rabbit, not realizing I was actually right under its nest. It did not attack, but looked so fierce that I just ducked down and crept away.
ReplyDeleteThe Goshawk is a magnificent raptor! Very nice to catch any image of one!
ReplyDeleteHard to imagine your cool temperatures as central Florida is steamy and hot.
Take care.
nice bird, I do love that bright eye.
ReplyDeleteAlso, really like the Pale-headed Rosella post.
Sorry for the much delayed reply - I've been in the UK for a month and I decided to let the blogging take a back seat - normal service will resume very soon!
Stewart M - Melbourne