Who doesn't love unusual creatures? I have been lucky enough to find a few albino animals, and this Albino Redtail Hawk is nearby. I will say that it is in the Channahon/Minooka area, but that's all I am saying. He, (or she) likes a certain area that is secluded, so traffic is at a minimum for disturbance. And... when you do see him, what a sight it is! He is amazing to look at. He has an ever so slight reddish spot like a yamica on his head, and a tint of red on a few of his tail feathers, but other than that, he is pure white. Most hawks do not let you get close enough, but I have encountered this one many times, and the flight factor isn't always the case. I have drove under him as he was on a utility pole, have stopped within 15 feet to snap off a few, and watched as he hunted a field without flying off to another location. On one occasion, he dive-bombed a couple of deer. If you look close at the third and fourth (behind the hawk) pictures, a Bluejay is picking on him. That Bluejay harrassed him until he screeched in frustration and flew off. Just another amazing day in nature.
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ReplyDeleteHey.. its a sweet site!! love it! i really want like the albino red tailed hawk. i really like albino animals.. if u see wat i mean!! lol.
ReplyDeleteHi, Thanks for your pics. Looks like I have the same bird that likes a utility pole in the middle of our meadow in MD. What state are you in? I saw crows bugging our hawk until he squawked and flew off. We have a stream loaded with fish that are probably the attraction here. Jane
ReplyDeleteI have had the pleasure of seeing this amazing bird, however have not see it for the last two years.
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