Wordless Wednesday - Peg Leg

Sharp-shinned Hawk
Canon Powershot

update:
Because some of you asked: I didn't realize he/she only had one leg until after I downloaded the photograph. So, I can't answer the question - Is he one legged, or is it tucked up?

 He was sitting on my backyard fence admiring the bird feeders. Looking for dinner ?


Comments

Kelly Curtis said…
He's gorgeous! Wow!
8:08 PM, March 11, 2008
Anonymous said…
That is so cool. Great photo.
9:00 PM, March 11, 2008
Anonymous said…
Lovely shot!!!
9:50 PM, March 11, 2008
Anonymous said…
Hawks are such proud and fierce birds. Great shot!
10:34 PM, March 11, 2008
Desert Songbird said…
Great shot. I wonder, did he lose the leg, or is it just "hidden?" Amazing balance.
10:44 PM, March 11, 2008
The Lone Beader® said…
I love birds of prey! This one would look great beaded, like my beaded owl. Anyways, thanks for stoppin by. Cheers from Boston! :D
10:49 PM, March 11, 2008
Firefighter said…
Good morning, beautiful shot and happy wordless Wednesday. Thanks for the comment.
11:12 PM, March 11, 2008
Gattina said…
My son has the same look when I talk when he is worried that I could say something stupid. In his eyes apparently I do it a lot, lol !
11:18 PM, March 11, 2008
Anonymous said…
Nice shot! How long did she sit there?
11:24 PM, March 11, 2008
Shari Ellen said…
His feathers are so beautiful.
11:28 PM, March 11, 2008
Eds said…
Great shot here! happy WW!

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11:34 PM, March 11, 2008
Anonymous said…
Nice photo! Happy WW!
11:35 PM, March 11, 2008
Anonymous said…
Oh my, does the hawk really have just one leg? If so, he certainly seems composed and unconcerned about it. Happy WW.
11:45 PM, March 11, 2008
SandyCarlson said…
What a beautiful bird.
1:52 AM, March 12, 2008
Anonymous said…
Is the other leg just tucked inside or does he really have only one leg? Cool shot!
1:58 AM, March 12, 2008
ChrisB said…
Very majestic. You'll have to satisfy everyone's curiosity about the 'leg'!
3:27 AM, March 12, 2008
Anonymous said…
Pamelaaaaaaaaaaaaa, What a fantastic picture! There is something absolutely, positively unexpected about a one-legged hawk on a fence. For some reason, I just LOVE it! (can you tell??!)
4:07 AM, March 12, 2008
MammaMayMiller said…
a very amazing, regal bird... Stunning shot!!
4:36 AM, March 12, 2008
Anonymous said…
How can one bird look so stern, yet so beautiful?
4:51 AM, March 12, 2008
Anonymous said…
beautiful shot of a very beautiful bird! a hawk! i'm so envious! :)
5:29 AM, March 12, 2008
Anonymous said…
Beautiful. What a proud looking bird.
5:37 AM, March 12, 2008
carrie said…
he looks so dignified!

happy wednesday
5:48 AM, March 12, 2008
BarnGoddess said…
what a beauty!!!!

look at those feathers....simply gorgeous.
6:35 AM, March 12, 2008
Anonymous said…
did you photoshop that?

GREAT SHOT!

A guy comes in our shop sometimes and they call him "Peg Leg", yes even to his face. He refers to himself as peg leg as well. ??

He doesn't have a peg leg, but he does have a limp
6:35 AM, March 12, 2008
Anonymous said…
Pamela,
That is an amazing shot. One of my goals is to get a good photo of a bird. Happy WW...
6:45 AM, March 12, 2008
Camera Totin' Idiot said…
It looks like he has a peg leg. Arrrrgh maties!
6:46 AM, March 12, 2008
thirdworstpoetinthegalaxy said…
Hard to say, but I'm guessing it's tucked. Seen a fair few birds pull that one off.
7:16 AM, March 12, 2008
Dianne - Bunny Trails said…
I vote for tucked in. What a terrific shot! :D
7:59 AM, March 12, 2008
Claudia said…
What a beautiful creature!!
8:06 AM, March 12, 2008
Betty said…
Peg leg or not, he/she has good balance, lol.

Nice choice for WW
8:18 AM, March 12, 2008
Robert said…
What a great picture. I love birds of prey. I'd say I wish I had one land on my fence as well, but we have a small cat that wouldn't enjoy such a visit!
8:26 AM, March 12, 2008
Stephanie said…
You've done it again! A breathtaking shot of a beautiful creature. :)

Feel free to stop by my WW post if you have time.
8:27 AM, March 12, 2008
Joy T. said…
I say tucked up and resting. He's gorgeous though and what a beautiful picture!!
8:54 AM, March 12, 2008
eastcoastlife said…
A hawk in your garden! that's cool! I'm surprised it has one leg. :)
9:03 AM, March 12, 2008
Rising Rainbow said…
It looks one legged to me which makes the picture all that more meaningful.
9:18 AM, March 12, 2008
Tammy said…
Wow, what a great picture! Beautiful!

Thanks for visiting my WW!
10:01 AM, March 12, 2008
the planet of janet said…
your birdie shots are always fantastic, and this one does not disappoint!
11:09 AM, March 12, 2008
Marsha said…
Terrific shot! Now I'm gonna wonder all day about the mystery surrounding his missing leg!
11:22 AM, March 12, 2008
Kim said…
Really great pic. He's gorgeous.
1:32 PM, March 12, 2008
Irishcoda said…
What a handsome bird, one-legged or not!
1:36 PM, March 12, 2008
Unknown said…
How wonderful! I love his frilly edges. Poor thing about the leg though. :( Hope he can still hunt with one leg. Maybe you should stun some mice for him.
2:45 PM, March 12, 2008
Sandy said…
Beautiful photo!
3:18 PM, March 12, 2008
Robinella said…
Funny little birdie! Nice photo.
3:47 PM, March 12, 2008
Gwen said…
Hi Pamela.
I have been so slack haven't blogged or answered any for so long.
But here I;m trying to make amends
I love the owl,not sure if the leg is missing or as you say just tucked in.
5:38 PM, March 12, 2008
Leeann said…
What a beautiful bird!
6:07 PM, March 12, 2008
M@ said…
He's one-legged.

(You should have seen the OTHER bird!)
6:21 PM, March 12, 2008
Megan said…
Thanks for stopping by!

Great shot! I love watching them on my way to school in the morning.
6:25 PM, March 12, 2008
Kila said…
Hmmm, I think he really is one-legged.

Gorgeous photo :)
8:37 PM, March 12, 2008
Anonymous said…
WoW..this is a very beautifully captured shot!
9:26 PM, March 12, 2008
Anonymous said…
Great photo and to think that beautiful bird was on your fence. I would say that one leg it tucked up..but I'm not going to check.
9:52 PM, March 12, 2008
Serina Hope said…
You have so much talent. That is one regal bird.
10:09 PM, March 12, 2008
Kaytabug said…
What a fantastic photo!
I'm hoping it's just tucked up, but even if it is missing it looks healthy and unaffected by it's possible handicap.
7:37 AM, March 13, 2008
Anonymous said…
Mom has a sharp-shinned hawk hanging out around her bird feeders. She hasn't witnessed the hawk dining on songbirds, but she has found leftovers on two occasions.

Love the grandkid's artwork. Buttercup's picture looks 'exactly' like the vinca blooming in my backyard!
3:36 PM, March 13, 2008
Walker said…
Dang, Pamela. You're are brilliant.
4:49 PM, March 13, 2008
Attie said…
Neat!! I hope he has two legs!!
8:37 PM, March 13, 2008
Wendster said…
Sharp shinned hawk?

or

ONE shinned hawk?

hee hee

I hope it's two.
9:50 PM, March 13, 2008
Wendster said…
... just read your limericks! HA.
9:54 PM, March 13, 2008
♥.Trish.♥ Drumboys said…
Magnificent Bird and great capture !
thanks for visiting me
My Little Drummer boys
3:06 AM, March 14, 2008
Grim Reality Girl said…
Wow -- great shot. I too am wondering about the leg :-) Great limericks! I never could write those!
9:26 AM, March 15, 2008
Kila said…
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3:22 PM, March 15, 2008
DesLily said…
hmmm, maybe you could draw him a little crutch just to be on the safe side?? heh..
5:19 AM, March 16, 2008
Kelly Curtis said…
How do you get the copywrite wording on your shot? You techno-wiz, you!
6:13 AM, March 16, 2008
my4kids said…
Wow thats a great shot!
8:17 PM, March 16, 2008
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