Red-tailed Hawk Taking Off from a Pine Tree

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/2294624

This red-tailed hawk in our neighbor's tree was being harassed by a herring gull and finally vacated the tree. Melrose, Massachusetts, USA Photo is a compilation of 12 individual shots assembled in Photoshop.

[Pentax K-1, Pentax-D FA 150-450 mm; settings vary]