Drama in the backyard

[gary yankech]

I had a feeding bonanza yesterday, eight different species, with over thirty birds were at my feeders until......the sharp-shinned  hawk showed up. Sadly, it took out one of the six regular Cardinals that come to feed everyday. A pair of Downy woodpeckers froze still in fear on the feeders  for almost an hour, well after the hawk had left with its meal. The Redpolls will probably not be back for awhile.


Common Redpolls by Gary Yankech, on Flickr


Common Redpolls by Gary Yankech, on Flickr


Common Redpolls by Gary Yankech, on Flickr


Sharp-Shinned Hawk by Gary Yankech, on Flickr

[MEGHAN]

Nice assortment of birds.
What a treat to be able to see them all from the comfort of your (warm) home.
Great shot of the Sharpe....too bad about the Cardinal. .those Hawks always seem to get the birds we like don't they?

Meghan