Raptors do not typically sit with the sun on their front. They sit with their backs to the sun so they can see prey in the underbrush. I think this red shouldered hawk was warming himself in the morning sun.
Country United States
State California
Location In The Villages over 55 community in the Evergreen area of San Jose, CA USA
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
- Created Timestamp01/16/2026 10:48:25
- CameraDC-G9
- Aperture10
- Focal Length286
- Iso1600
- Shutter Speed1/3200
- Orientation1
