I saw this bird along the side of the road so passed it, stopped and got the camera out. Not sure what it was looking for but it “wandered” a bit and did not flush until a company truck came by. This is the first time I have seen a buteo on the ground w/o a prey in sight.
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Morton Arboretum West Side
Gender Unknown
Age Juvenile/Immature
Activity Feeding in the Wild, Hunting
- Created Timestamp12/07/2023 17:13:23
- CameraNIKON D850
- Aperture5.6
- Focal Length500
- Iso500
- Shutter Speed1/1250
You don’t see Red-tailed Hawks on the ground that often unless they already have their prey in hand. Good shot!