I was driving the mountain road back to Hawi, when I saw this Pueo flying. I pulled over, but didn’t see it again, until I realized it was perched on a rock on the hillside above. It was watching me.
I took some photos and was lucky enough to catch the bird taking off, before heading over a ridge and out of sight.
Graham's Island 
Great shots – and what an intense expression. (It is a bit weird that in the third photo the birds legs look a bit like the hind legs of a hare!)
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superb – great you were able to stop
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Yes, and I was very pleased to catch the action. Usually they just sit and ignore you or take off when you’re not looking!
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Oh Graham, your flights shots are brilliant!
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Thanks Karen. I’m always glad to get decent photos of birds in flight.
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Wonderful encounter and photos Graham
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Thanks Brian. It was a fun encounter, especially as I don’t see them in that area too often.
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Absolutely stunning pictures!
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Glad you liked them Julia.
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