Went out to San Luis NWR near Los Banos, CA to see how the water is (for waterfowl) and to see how the Tule Elk are doing. While I was driving the 5-mile loop around the refuge, I saw this “hawk” feeding. I took a few pictures; drove closer, a few more pictures etc. I got close enough, but not too close and got some good photos as he finished some type of bird.
Mike Matenkosky is a Central Valley California landscape and nature photographer whose favorite locations include the Merced National Wildlife Refuge, Yosemite and the eastern Sierra. He is currently living in Atwater, CA.
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These are fabulous! I hope to get something like this someday! You inspire me! Really fantastic images!
Thanks Michelle!