Holy Hawks!

[Rob'in'To]

I got 3 Hawks hitting the yard the past few weeks.  Lil Sharpie is the frequenter.  A Coopers has been hitting the Mourning Doves.  And momma Red-tail who nests in the area has been going after the Squirrels.  The Coop and RTH come in on average once a week.  I watched the Coopers attack the Sharpie one morning, which was something to see and hear.

This is one huge Red-tail!


Leftovers.  I hope it was quick for the Squirrel.


Of the 3 birds, I still love the Sharpie.  She's quite personable and isn't bothered by my presence out back.  The other two jet pretty quick.

[BetCrooks]

Majorly cool!
I wonder if the owls pop by at night for a quick snack.  

[Rob'in'To]

Yet to see one here but have seen Great Horned and Screech not much more than a stone throw away.  And I found a dead Saw-whet last winter.  

I figure the Skunks would draw the Great Horn one day, er, night I mean.  Lots of conifers around here to hide out in.

[BetCrooks]

Perhaps it's just as well the GHs haven't got your skunk. I read a horrifying article once about a skunk spraying right beside an a/c unit. I think you can imagine.....

With all the seed remnants, there may very well be a screech checking out the mice quietly at night. That's cool to imagine!

[Rob'in'To]

We like our Skunks!  So ya, GHOW can stay away.  

Screech would be cool.   I put up a nest box at the back suitable for them, Kestrels, Great Crested Flycatchers as examples.  All nest in the area so ya never know.  

I go out there every night to look and listen, hence why I see all the night mammals I posted in the wildlife photo section. Its a different world out there at night.