Well, probably not new for the hawk. We frequently see one or both of the local pair of Red-shouldered Hawks in the upper levels of this gnarly tree surveying their territory.
They probably don’t think about their landing spots as much as I do–where ever food can be seen will work.
He spotted something…
and was off.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
February 2, 2025
You caught the ‘lift off’, 😁😁😁. Nice. Of course I lowered my lens at that point.😳
😢 – next time!