On a walk in Granada Park one day, I noticed a row of birds - maybe pigeons - quietly perched on a power line. At the end of the line, atop a utility pole, there appeared to be a street light shade. |
On closer inspection through my camera's zoom lens, it turned out not to be a shade but a bird. My first novice thought was it's a golden eagle! |
It didn't seem to mind that I approached. In fact, it seemed oblivious, scratching its cheek on the edge of its perch once or twice. I prepared to photograph a hunt - those pigeons were still lined up nearby. |
Instead, quite suddenly, another bird flew up from no where, mounting the first bird and creating the impression of a totem pole. |
For the next couple moments, the top bird re-positioned itself, while the bottom bird remained mostly still. |
After just half a minute, the top bird hopped off and flew away. |
I quickly focused the camera on the departing bird, capturing a few shots. |
Meanwhile, the first bird stayed back, alone and quiet atop the pole. I later identified them as a pair of mating Harris's hawks. If only every walk in the park could be as exciting. |
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