On the way to Tybee Island, I snapped this immature Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) on highway 80 (see map below) just right before arriving my favorite birding spot, north end of Tybee Island. Driving at 70 mph and I could not help but pull over my car and snap this hawk from my car window. I kind of guessed that this would be his first meal of the day (it was about 9 AM) and he was patently scouting and watching this marsh area. One smart Black Vulture was perching at a low bush and tried to get some left over. Unfortunately, due to the strong wind and bad angles, I was not able to photograph the vulture. I spent about 20 minutes with this hawk and he only looked around and did not make any move then I drove away to catch up with my shore birds. My hope is to post few of my favorite shots in the next few days.
View Tybee Island in a larger map
Planning to return to the island very soon and this time, I'm hoping to stay few days if weather permits so I can check few other birding spots nearby :) -- Happy Birding! -- Linda
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Boat-tailed Grackle
Ring-billed Gull
Royal Tern (1)
Royal Tern in flight
Willet
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