Beautiful Bird

Red-tailed Hawk -- San Luis National Wildlife Refuge, CA
Canon EOS Rebel T5i, EF-S 55-250mm IS II, 

I caught this hawk in a tree on the auto tour yesterday at the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge in Merced,  Some hawks look tough, others look regal, others have an air of intensity.  This bird was absolutely beautiful.  Its legs looked strong and thick, its head sleek with rich colorful streaks of brown and gold.  Gorgeous.

Yeah, I'm kind of crushing on this bird.