This broad-winged hawk must have needed a rest. He chose a perch on the railing of our deck to catch his breath and get his thoughts together.
I looked on the internet to identify him and then found, to my horror, that he eats all kinds of little animals, including squirrels.
Run, Lincoln! Run!
But I think this fellow had just eaten, judging by the bloody morsels still clinging to his beak.
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November 7, 2020 at 12:14 am
What a view from your deck! Beautiful pictures of this hawk. Lincoln, hide quick!
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November 7, 2020 at 8:33 am
I was so happy to see this bird, but then I worried all the rest of the day.
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November 7, 2020 at 1:52 am
Great photographs as usual, Anneli. I think there must be few things more daunting than the look in the eye of an avian predator like this guy!
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November 7, 2020 at 8:34 am
I know I wouldn’t want to be a mouse on the grass below the deck. Thanks for visiting, Jeff.
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November 7, 2020 at 2:43 am
What a gorgeous bird you have seen. Great photos.
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November 7, 2020 at 8:36 am
I had such good luck that he didn’t fly before I could get to the camera. Thanks for the visit and comment.
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November 7, 2020 at 3:04 am
It’s always special to see a hawk in the wild…especially so close. Beautiful shots!
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November 7, 2020 at 8:37 am
I think this is the closest I’ll ever get to a live hawk. I’m still wondering what’s on his beak.
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November 7, 2020 at 5:59 am
The Hawk presiding over its territory – feeling safe and protective at the same time upon your back porch railing. Precious.
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November 7, 2020 at 8:31 am
He certainly had a good look around. I just hope he doesn’t find Lincoln.
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November 7, 2020 at 6:19 am
Wow- that last picture was amazing! Great post!
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November 7, 2020 at 8:31 am
Thanks, Lauren. I was so surprised to see him land here.
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November 7, 2020 at 6:57 am
Wow, the photos are beautiful, Anneli! A beautiful bird, and a real survivor too with that broad diet. I noticed the morsels right away, yummy. Run, Lincoln! He’s so cute. ❤️
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November 7, 2020 at 8:40 am
This hawk has been hanging around, so the neighbours told me, but I hadn’t seen it, and I didn’t expect it to drop in for a visit like this. I’m worried about Lincoln!
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November 7, 2020 at 9:06 am
Let Lincoln in your home, he’ll be safe!
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November 7, 2020 at 10:17 am
NO-o-o-o-o! Emma would eat him!
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November 7, 2020 at 7:56 am
Beautiful photos, Anneli. The hawk had such a great perch on your deck railing. But Lincoln is a smart guy and should be okay. 🙂
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November 7, 2020 at 8:41 am
I sure hope so, Lynette. Lincoln has been on the alert because of Emma being nearby so he hasn’t been getting too tame. I hope that will work in his favour.
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November 7, 2020 at 2:01 pm
How absolutely wonderful!
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November 7, 2020 at 4:42 pm
I just hope he finds some insignificant mice or rats to eat instead of my precious Lincoln. But yes, it was wonderful to see this unexpected visitor.
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November 7, 2020 at 4:42 pm
I’ll keep my fingers crossed for Lincoln!
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November 7, 2020 at 4:57 pm
Thanks, Pit. Me too.
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November 7, 2020 at 2:01 pm
Wonderful captures and the hawk’s a beauty!
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November 7, 2020 at 4:44 pm
I thought for a moment that he might have hit the window and hurt his beak, because he has ruffled feathers on his right wing, but the Captain pointed out that it was very windy and he reminded me that the merlin we had here a couple of years ago also had a bloody beak from eating a flicker the day I photographed him.
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November 7, 2020 at 3:23 pm
I bet Lincoln has a few tricks for avoiding the big guy.
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November 7, 2020 at 4:45 pm
I do hope you’re right, Jacqui. I would be devastated if Lincoln got eaten.
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November 7, 2020 at 3:54 pm
Fine series, Anneli!
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November 7, 2020 at 4:47 pm
Thank you, Belinda. Sometimes things happen that you don’t expect. I thought I’d seen all the critters around here, but this one was a newcomer. I looked up the range and these hawks are not even supposed to come to our part of the country. But there’s no doubt about the ID in my mind.
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November 8, 2020 at 5:45 am
Unexpected and exciting!
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November 7, 2020 at 5:40 pm
Wow. Amazing.
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November 7, 2020 at 9:55 pm
It really was a “wow!” moment. I couldn’t believe he was there on the deck – sure I would scare him off a I reached for the camera.
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November 8, 2020 at 12:57 am
Been there. Mind racing. Will I ever get such an opportunity again?!?;?
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November 8, 2020 at 9:25 am
You’ve got it!
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November 8, 2020 at 9:10 am
Anneli, you seem to be always at the right place at the right time. Amusing post!
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November 8, 2020 at 9:26 am
I try to keep the camera handy, but once in a while I do miss out on some bird sightings. It’s a great feeling when it works out.
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November 8, 2020 at 9:39 pm
Hopefully Lincoln will stay in the wood shed and snack on all the goodies you leave him. Lots of hiding places in there. I think Lincoln is a survivor and will be fine. Hopefully the hawk will move on. As far as the tidbits sticking to his beak go, I’m going just pretend it is leftover bits of a mushy overly ripe apple. Incredibly beautiful photos!
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November 8, 2020 at 10:13 pm
Yes, bits of apple, ha ha. So far, Lincoln is okay. You’re right about the wood shed providing lots of hiding places. I hope he’ll be careful. Thanks for the visit, Sonja.
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November 9, 2020 at 1:33 pm
You were so fortunate to get so close to the hawk, your shots look fantastic! I hope he doesn’t get your squirrel but I suspect there are far more squirrels around than hawks.
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November 9, 2020 at 2:53 pm
It was pure luck. They don’t usually come sit on my deck railing! I agree there are probably more squirrels than hawks, especially this kind that is out of its normal range, but Lincoln is rather special so I hope the hawk can find lots of mice instead.
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November 11, 2020 at 10:51 am
How cool to have such a majestic visitor. Run, Lincoln, run! Great photos, Anneli.
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November 11, 2020 at 12:39 pm
You might say I had very conflicted feelings about the hawk being here. It was such a thrill to see him up close, but I immediately worried about Lincoln.
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November 12, 2020 at 1:16 pm
I read this excellent post yesterday and commented, but for some reason when I do so from my phone it doesn’t “take.” LOVE these photos. We have red-tailed hawks here and they are majestic and more than a little scary. One summer morning I was sitting out on the porch watching my sweet singing birds enjoy our bird feeder and suddenly this thunderous yet whispery WHOOSH passed by and a bird was caught and taken away. In the matter of an instant. Whoa. Lincoln better be fast…
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November 12, 2020 at 2:11 pm
I know!! They’re so fast. I had a merlin park himself right by the birdfeeder for a couple of days one year. I guess he misunderstood the term “birdfeeder.” This broad-winged hawk is a first for me. He’s out of his range, which would explain why I’ve never seen one of them here. My poor little songbirds. I hope they stay safe. Hawks should only eat rats and mice. Definitely not squirrels. I’m glad you tried again with the comment problem. Not sure why it’s doing that, but these blogs are funny and finicky things.
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November 12, 2020 at 2:16 pm
Hawks are regal and… mean. Well, mean if you’re a small scurrying mice or bird. I read that they go after the eggs in a bird’s nest. as well.
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November 12, 2020 at 2:38 pm
Many skills. They’re survivors. I wouldn’t want to be a little animal in my neighbourhood with these hawks and owls around.
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November 16, 2020 at 5:32 am
Wow!
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November 17, 2020 at 9:39 am
Wonderful post. I love your view! The hawk is magnificent and I hope Lincoln is safe.
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November 17, 2020 at 1:07 pm
I panic now if I don’t see him for a day or so, and then I’m so thankful when he shows up. The hawk came back a couple of days ago and I was really worried about Lincoln, but I’ve moved his jars of sunflower seeds and walnut pieces farther back into the woodshed where he should be less exposed when he’s eating.
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