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Take The Camera On a Night Walk? You Bet!

Night Hawk gobbling up insects in the light of a streetlamp

I went for a late walk this evening, and strapped the camera case to my belt.  I considered leaving it home.  What, after all, will warrant a photo after 8:00 p.m.?

Flashlight in hand, I walked the 1 1/2 miles from my home to the entrance to the Tucson Mountain Park.  There's a street lamp there, and its orange light was attracting insects.  The insects in turn were attracting Night Hawks, who were feeding on the wing.  It took five or six tries, but finally I captured this photo just for you.  Thanks for stopping by to read my blog. 

Check out the bird's eye!

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Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC): Loan Officer in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona
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Comment balloon 40 comments • Mike Jones • April 29 2009 12:32AM
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