Wow! Talk about close encounters! That is the first time I have seen a bird get that close-up and personal with a drone. I it a good thing that the hawk decided not to attack the drone.
Indeed! We didn't see the large bird until it came in close but just tried to follow through with the shot. Not until reviewing the footage later did we realize how it had come in from a distance for a closer look and possible attack. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the comment! Indeed, it does appear to be a red-tailed hawk, which are reasonably common in that area. It was a bit of surprise to see it approaching - and how quickly it was right on top of the drone. A small bird wouldn't stand a chance - but the whirring motors on the top of the drone likely gave it pause from sinking its talons into the drone. As it passed overhead, I really expected to see the drone tumbling back to earth - thankful that it did not.
What an incredible short!
Wow! Talk about close encounters! That is the first time I have seen a bird get that close-up and personal with a drone. I it a good thing that the hawk decided not to attack the drone.
Indeed! We didn't see the large bird until it came in close but just tried to follow through with the shot. Not until reviewing the footage later did we realize how it had come in from a distance for a closer look and possible attack. Thanks for watching!
I am no bird expert, but it is flying like a red tailed hawk.
Thanks for the comment! Indeed, it does appear to be a red-tailed hawk, which are reasonably common in that area. It was a bit of surprise to see it approaching - and how quickly it was right on top of the drone. A small bird wouldn't stand a chance - but the whirring motors on the top of the drone likely gave it pause from sinking its talons into the drone. As it passed overhead, I really expected to see the drone tumbling back to earth - thankful that it did not.
1st thing I recognized was the old CGW depot, naturally.
Yes, glad that you did. That was something of a pullback shot from the old depot - didn't expect a hawk to photobomb the shot. :-)
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