Less than 1 minute later, he took off! Felt like I got there just in time ☺️
Good timing
Birder's Journey
"You must have birds in your heart before you can find them in the bushes." — John Burroughs (Journal of the Outdoor Life, v20, 1923, p. 137)
Birder's Journey 
I love it when patience pays off! Great shot of a great hawk!
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Thank you Amy. Sometimes we’re lucky !
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I would like to think he was waiting for you. Kind of reinforces a type A personality. Just sayin…
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What a nice thought, thanks very much, Ted!
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I don’t like to wait either, but sometimes I do and am rewarded. Makes me think patience pays off.
But your story makes me think a little patience will pay off too.
Great photos!
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We just never know, do we?☺️
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Gorgeous shots! I love that bird!
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Me too, thanks Berny!
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Well done!
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Thanks so much!
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That rarely happens to me! Great timing!! Gorgeous shot and bird.
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Much appreciate it, Deborah. I’m glad you liked it!
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Wonderful! I know what you mean when it comes to waiting them out 😏
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And then there are the warblers and a little birds… Sometimes I wish they’d wait for me!
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What a beautiful bird! Those speckles on the top of the wings as it takes off are breathtaking!
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These hawks are quite common here. Sometimes their red shoulders Power especially visible.
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Oooh, love this bird. Beautiful photos, especially the last one. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you, Amy !
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Once again, you prove that timing is everything!
Great shots!
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Right place, right time!
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Thanks, Wally!
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AMAZING SHOT!
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Maybe you’ll see him when you come here!!
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Counting on it 🙂
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