Hawk and snake, snake loses

[PhilG]

I saw this Swainson's Hawk land on a post with something. When I got closer, I could see it was a snake. The hawk's focus on the snake allowed me to get within a decent distance and take a large number of photographs. I'm only going to supply three which pretty much summarize the encounter.
1. Hawk plays with snake
2. Hawk kill's snake (albeit slowly)
3. Hawk looks at me with that "it's time for you to move along" look

All photographs taken with Nikon Z8, Nikon 500mm PF w 1.4 TC, f/8, 1/2500, ISO 1000

 

[ChrisSinSeattle]

Phil,
Great catch

Chris S.

 

[PhilG]

Thanks, sometimes you just happen to be in the right place and the right time.

 

[Rick S]

Excellent series, Phil.

 

[PhilG]

Excellent series, Phil.

Thanks very much