Swainson's Hawk
The ponds have pretty much dried up on the Consumnes River Preserve for the summer and the wading birds have moved on, but the raptors are getting plenty of rodents to dine on. This young Swainson's Hawk was out hunting early this late July morning.
© Leslie J. Morris
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