Hawk feather

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hawk feathers- from the cabin!! We have about 12 of these :)

Red-tailed hawk feather and mountain huckleberry bush in fall. Purcell Mountains, Montana

Red Shouldered Hawk feathers- ventral

So it took 27 minutes to find a parking spot on campus today, but as a result of the long walk from the car I found this red-tailed hawk feather. According to the internet, it is a federal crime to posses one of these bad boys (strict liability, no intent necessary!) so this is a photo of it OUTSIDE - WHERE I LEFT IT OFFICERS.

How do you identify a Hawk? Hawks are known for their sharp eyes and powerful beaks. Read all about their enchanting feathers in this post.

I’ve been puttering around with feathers, so to speak. And I’ve had a ball with them! Very different from my normal portait compositions……. but I like ’em!!

Want to know what it means when you find a hawk feather?! Here are some keywords to help understand what spiritual measage is being portrayed! #hawks #feathers #hawkfeather #spirituality #spiritguides #animalspiritguides

Book Review of Bird Feathers: A Guide to North American Species, by S. David Scott and Casey McFarland.