This Eastern subspecies of a Red-tailed Hawk was caught in mid-flight. It was not hovering but I’ve seen them do just that.
Red-tailed Hawk
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Wood Dale Reservoir
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity BIF (Bird in Flight)
- Created Timestamp03/07/2018 09:37:24
- CameraCanon EOS 7D Mark II
- Aperture5.6
- Focal Length400
- Iso250
- Shutter Speed1/2000
Terrific picture!