Blackhawk Down (In A Mesquite Tree)

This is my first time to photograph a black-hawk over the house. I first thought it to be a turkey buzzard, but it perched on a mesquite tree behind the house. Buzzards (vultures) seldom perch in trees during daylight hours. I took a closer look and could see it wasn’t a buzzard. As it took off, I got several shots of this magnificent bird. The image above was one of the better shots. Click on the image to enlarge.