Red-tailed Hawk hanging in and around the backyard...

A new visitor has shown up in and around the backyard and while I have not been able to get good photos of this bird, today I was able to get some distance shots.   It is a Red-tailed Hawk...a new visitor for the backyard.   While I have seen and photographed Coopers and Sharp Shinned, it is the first time I am aware of a Red-tail making an appearance in the backyard. Yesterday, I came rather close to getting an amazing shot of the bird flying right towards my window, but I did not have the lens ready and I missed my opportunity.   I am hoping that I get better photos of this bird.


Red-tailed Hawk in and around the backyard.


Red-tailed Hawk circling looking for prey.