Close up of a Harris's Hawk that is about to fly, wing extended; dark brown with chestnut shoulders, intense eye, blue sky. Copy space. Fills1/2 frame

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I was sitting very close to this bird's perch and was able to get the shots from underneath him.

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Size: 5842px × 3813px
Location: San Diego County, California, USA
Photo credit: © Susan Heller / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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