We once had a bird feeder hanging off of our back yard deck. It was very popular with our feathered friends. One day as I was watching a group of birds feasting on seeds I witnessed a red-tail hawk silently glide down out of a nearby tree and pluck an unsuspecting sparrow off the feeder and continue on its flight path. It was a sight I will never forget.
I've had a number of sparrows picked off of my feeders by Red-tails; when I see them lurking in the poplars in my yard, I initially think about deterring them … but that's not the natural scheme of things so I let it be what it may be.
How is that natural? Your baiting in prey to make it easier for the hawk, that doesn't seem natural to me.
A fair point to a degree; but because human "progress" has destroyed much natural habitat, IMO, it is incumbent on humans like myself to assure that some birds, etc. are "preserved" via feeders, etc. .
I can't control the "progress" … but I can mitigate some of the fall out.
Flyin' off to sleep … good night all.
Met one of those up close and, personal when I was younger.
Beauty in flight, Mac.
Wonderful shot!
Excellent detail in the feathers.
Great photo Mac.
Looks like a Golden Statue. Very nice.
Have more in the series … will post some soon.
Just posted a new image … Bald Eagle in Flight.
And, a male at that, what a beautiful bird.
Even more dynamic than the first one.
Excellent imagery, AMac.
The red-tail hawk is a magnificent bird.
We once had a bird feeder hanging off of our back yard deck. It was very popular with our feathered friends. One day as I was watching a group of birds feasting on seeds I witnessed a red-tail hawk silently glide down out of a nearby tree and pluck an unsuspecting sparrow off the feeder and continue on its flight path. It was a sight I will never forget.
I've had a number of sparrows picked off of my feeders by Red-tails; when I see them lurking in the poplars in my yard, I initially think about deterring them … but that's not the natural scheme of things so I let it be what it may be.
How is that natural? Your baiting in prey to make it easier for the hawk, that doesn't seem natural to me.
How is that natural? Your baiting in prey to make it easier for the hawk, that doesn't seem natural to me.
A fair point to a degree; but because human "progress" has destroyed much natural habitat, IMO, it is incumbent on humans like myself to assure that some birds, etc. are "preserved" via feeders, etc. .
I can't control the "progress" … but I can mitigate some of the fall out.
Beautiful shot of a Majestic bird! thanks for sharing this wonderful creature.
a Majestic bird!
"Nature is the Art of God"
The Eagle is considered as the messenger to the creator.
I can understand why such an attribute is assigned.
Good night … more pix tomorrow.