22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Harris's Hawks
An adult and juvenile Harris’s Hawk sit atop a lamp post on the lookout for prey. When a hawk pulls its head in, it's usually a sign of readiness to pounce or attack, indicating a focused hunting posture where they are preparing to swiftly strike at prey.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2024 |
| Photo Location: | mesa, Arizona, United States of America |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 7D Mark II |
| Copyright: | © Alexandra Buxbaum |