Rough-legged Hawk takes off, Bosque del Apache, New Mexico
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, near Socorro, New Mexico, USA (December 2017)
Seen at the far side of the South Crane Pond. This image was taken during a trip organised by Natures Images and led by Chris Gomersall and Ellie Rothnie.
A Bald Eagle had earlier killed a Snow Goose (though this was not seen) then took off leaving the unfinished carcass. A Rough-legged Hawk then appeared to claim the remains. This bird is believed to be a light morph adult male.
Status is classified as Least Concern. Also known as Rough-legged Buzzard. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Rough-legged Buzzard Buteo lagopus / Internet Bird Collection
Rough-legged Buzzard / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Rough-legged Buzzard Buteo lagopus
ARKive / Rough-legged hawk (Buteo lagopus)
Shooting Time 15:53
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/640
Av(Aperture Value) 13
Exposure Compensation +2/3
ISO Speed 2000
Latitude 33 51 15.1 N
Longitude 106 52 41.4 W
Altitude 1383.40m
Seen at the far side of the South Crane Pond. This image was taken during a trip organised by Natures Images and led by Chris Gomersall and Ellie Rothnie.
A Bald Eagle had earlier killed a Snow Goose (though this was not seen) then took off leaving the unfinished carcass. A Rough-legged Hawk then appeared to claim the remains. This bird is believed to be a light morph adult male.
Status is classified as Least Concern. Also known as Rough-legged Buzzard. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Rough-legged Buzzard Buteo lagopus / Internet Bird Collection
Rough-legged Buzzard / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Rough-legged Buzzard Buteo lagopus
ARKive / Rough-legged hawk (Buteo lagopus)
Shooting Time 15:53
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/640
Av(Aperture Value) 13
Exposure Compensation +2/3
ISO Speed 2000
Latitude 33 51 15.1 N
Longitude 106 52 41.4 W
Altitude 1383.40m
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