This morning we had a visit from this red-tailed hawk, who has been hanging around Rittenhouse Square. He (I think it’s a young male) may be related to the pair who nested for several years at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute:
http://www.fi.edu/hawks/
rona black photography 
What a great shot!
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Wow, that’s really cool and amazing. I never really think about a bird of prey in an urban environment. I love the shot.
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Wow, spectacular!
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How exciting!
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Awesome! Now that is up close and personal.How neat! Great photo.
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What a handsome fellow !
Great shot.
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Oh my, he’s gorgeous! I’m blessed to be able to watch bald eagles and hawks near the river where I work and just think they’re amazing creatures. What a beautiful photo!
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Fantastic shot. Thank you for sharing it. -Max-
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Wonderful photo. I think it is great when animals carve out a place in our urban worlds.
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What a fabulous photo! The red tail hawk with the city in the background … love it!
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He’s wondering if you know who’s hiring. Hey, hawks need good dental coverage too.
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Rona, it is great when they pose for you without knowing. Watching hawks from windows is a good opportunity. I had a similar experience in November.
http://bramanswanderings.wordpress.com/2012/11/28/red-tailed-hawk/
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Awesome capture!
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Amazing!!!
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He must have a luxurious life with easy pickings among the pigeons.
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Wow, that’d make me spill my coffee for sure, He’s beautiful!! Way to get in the moment. I think your shot is so interesting because of the high rises in the background vs the usual.
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Hi Rona,
That is such a cool capture! If I was a bird, I would find some cool pad over in Rittenhouse to roost on. I could even swoop over to the French café & beg for some croissant… hehe.
Have a nice day :).
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What a magical moment.
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what a lovely shot 🙂
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Astonishingly fabulous–being in the right place at the most opportune moment.
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