hi group ... went out to check on the Swainson's Hawk today at
Shillapoo Wildlife Area and he made it through the cold and snow
!!!!! ... found him in his usual area ... he was sitting on a fence
post which was low to the ground ...

here's some pix ...

Swainson's and snow ...
http://columbiariverimages.com/Birds/Images08/shillapoo_swainsons_hawk_snow_12-27-08.jpg

Keeping warm ...
http://columbiariverimages.com/Birds/Images08/shillapoo_swainsons_hawk_12-27-08.jpg

Eye to eye ... note "fluffed" up feathering on the head ...
http://columbiariverimages.com/Birds/Images08/shillapoo_swainsons_hawk_looking_12-27-08.jpg

Head ...
http://columbiariverimages.com/Birds/Images08/shillapoo_swainsons_hawk_head_turned_12-27-08.jpg


enjoy,
Lyn






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