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28 September 2011

The longer I live, the less I know



I'm not even sure about this raptor. I think it's a peregrine falcon.
Then again, I could be wrong.

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42 thinkers thunk a thought:

Homemaker Man said...

Great pics. I think it's a Meriadoc Hawk

Lisa said...

Knowledge is overrated. Now, WISDOM is essential...and you, my friend, area a wise, wise woman. :-) Whatever sort of raptor it is, it's beautiful.

Sue said...

Whatever it is, it's beautiful!

=)

Brian Miller said...

either way, a cool capture...i realized long ago i know nothing...

jules said...

A ripe fruit will rot....always be growing...

Jo said...

it is beautiful ...

eileeninmd said...

Cool sighting, it could be the Falcon. I see the black sideburns that my field guide photo shows too. Raptors are always exciting to see.

Jenny said...

Whatever it is, it's beautiful!

Cheryl D. said...

I love birds of prey. We have a family of red-tail hawks that live in the trees in our backyard. Our house has treetop views, so we always get a great look at them. One let me get really close to him once.

They're amazing creatures. That is, until the ravens come and pick territorial battles with them. The ravens tend to outsmart the hawks.

Yes, I'm a nerd.

PⒿ @ $ € € ₦$ ₣®0₥... said...

The less you realize you know, the wiser you have become. :)

H said...

Sorry, can't help. Once I get beyond the kestrel, the red kite and the common buzzard, I begin to struggle. Beautiful bird though!!

The Empress said...

Knowledge vs wisdom.

And how the gap widens.

Dawn said...

If you recognize you don't know anything you're smarter than the average person.

Anna Lefler said...

Oh, I can relate to that feeling.

And I love these photos - gorgeous!

Hope all is well...

XO

Anna

myorii said...

These are beautiful photos! They feel a bit lonely, especially after seeing the post title. Beautiful bird though :)

Nezzy said...

I do believe ya got yourself a beautiful hawk there and quite a shot to go with it. Marvelous picture sweetie!

God bless and have yourself one fantastic Friday!!! :o)

Misty Dawn said...

Beautiful images! Imagine all we'd see if we had their vantage point on the world!

ladyfi said...

Astounding shots! Superb.

One said...

Like the edited shot. Glad Clifford made you chuckle. He makes us smile without effort.

Rajesh said...

Terrific shot of the birds.

ArtMuseDog and Carol said...

Awesome photos! Wow! ~ thanks, namaste, Carol (A Creative Harbor) linked with Camera Critters ^_^

Indrani said...

Yes, so true.
Great captures.

Tatjana Parkacheva said...

The second photo is my favorite.

Regards and best wishes

☆Mama Ko☆ said...

great shot, you capture them in your camera so nicely

Nancy @ A Rural Journal said...

Whatever kind of hawk/falcon it is, you captured it beautifully. :)

Phil said...

Looks like a Peg to me Cheryl.

Joyful said...

Beautiful capture, whatever it is :-)

Maia said...

I love your title, how right you are.
Lovely composition with the bird on the big, blue sky.

Michaele said...

Just as long as it is not a vulture.

Really pretty. Love the sepia.

Leslie said...

Delightful photos

Powell River Books said...

Thanks for stopping by my camera critter post and commenting. Our kitty (make that old cat) gets car sick, but once his has taken care of his tummy, he sleeps the rest of the way.

Nice aerial shots. I always have trouble following birds fast enough to get a good pic. - Margy

Ann said...

The longer I live, the less I know

you are so humble. The Chinese have a saying, I have eaten more salt that you eat rice.

~mel said...

Sometimes there is so much beauty in simplicity. Thanks for sharing.

Kay L. Davies said...

I can identify rough-tailed hawks if I see them sitting down, can't recognize them in flight. Can also recognize Merlin Falcons if I hear them, but not by sight.
Beautiful photos, though, Cheryl. That's what counts.

Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel

Jenn Jilks said...

It's so hard to photograph them. Well done. I always get arguments about what they are. Just enjoyed it a lot. Thanks for visiting my critters!

chubskulit said...

Lovely critter shots Cheryl!

My Camera Critters post, have a lovely weekend!

Jidhu Jose said...

nice shot. I think second one is more beautiful

Pieces of Sunshine said...

Either way, you managed to catch a good photo.

Eden said...

Great captures of the bird in flight.

Sue said...

Beautiful shot! thanks for sharing :)

Beyond Zephyr said...

Gorgeous photos, and I agree with your title!

Terra said...

just gorgeous...we have a lot of peregrine falcons around us...I watch in awe.

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