Young hawks in their nest on Stave Lake, Mission, British Columbia, Canada

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The remains of trees still standing when the river valley was flooded, these 'snags' make perfect nesting sites. Safe from all land-based predators, these hawks have taken advantage of the results of human activity.

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Size: 3892px × 2608px
Location: Mission, British Columbia, Canada
Photo credit: © Paul Andreassen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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