juvie hawk by summerfield

juvie hawk

beautiful day it seemed with the sunshining against the backdrop of a stunningly blue sky. but it didn't fool anyone, i hope, because it was -15 celcius. i was wondering why there were no pesky pigeons; usually on days like this, they're perched on balconies and i would have a hard time driving them away especially that i still have no access to mine. i have a better view from my bedroom window and saw this juvenile hawk perched on the balcony of the unit two over from mine. i know the people there go out to work so this young dude was perched there for quite a time, just looking around. i kept taking photos from my bedroom and the shots were a little bit fuzzy as the windows are dirty. then i realized towards the end that i could see it from my living room window. i so wanted it to perch on my balcony railing. here it was preparing to fly off. the next shot is of it in flight but it was so quick the wing was cut off.

after it flew away, that's when the bastard pigeons started to perch on my window ledge and balcony railings. i'm sure the neighbours appreciate my swearing and loud thumpings on the wall and windows.

so this is my official post for the animal segment of the 52 assignments challenge.
Great shot, and interesting story! Fav
January 20th, 2022  
What a magnificent animal shot. And look at you you didn’t think you’d be able to find one. This is excellent.
January 20th, 2022  
Another great story. Damn pigeons. Very nice shot of the hawk.
January 20th, 2022  
Super capture
January 20th, 2022  
@grammyn - in fact i have a photo this morning of our receptionist's dog. we were on a video call and her dog just just insisted on looking in on the call. 😂
January 21st, 2022  
@summerfield lol! Two in one day?! Sacrè bleu!
January 21st, 2022  
Such a beautiful and clear shot. yes, the pigeons are a pest on the roofs and balconies. I have a friend who goes through this all the time. he had a pigeon nest one day on his balcony. he tried to choo the bird away, took also the nest away and the next day the pigeon was back again. he gave up and you can imagine the outcome.
January 21st, 2022  
@bruni - if you give up, they will just take over. they somehow realize where they are not welcome and who and where the slob neighbours are!
January 21st, 2022  
Too bad the young hawk doesn’t move in nearby.
January 21st, 2022  
Nice capture and braving the cold to get the shot! Thanks for the ID on my little yellow bird.
January 21st, 2022  
👌💕👌
January 21st, 2022  
Great capture
January 21st, 2022  
Wow! Great shot, Vikki!
January 21st, 2022  
Very nice shot, perfect for the assignment
January 21st, 2022  
Well spotted and great capture. Maybe you need a fake hawk to put on your balcony to keep the pesky pigeons away.
January 21st, 2022  
Great shot! You need to hire him to keep the pigeons away!
January 21st, 2022  
You can get fake hawks and owls (but I have seen pesky pidges roosing on an plastic owl!) What a privilege to have seen him, never mind getting a wonderful photo of him looking cold and ready to pounce.
January 21st, 2022  
What a super shot!
January 21st, 2022  
Nice capture of this bird. I wonder if it was learning to fly (at that height?) or if it could even see prey from that height.
January 21st, 2022  
@30pics4jackiesdiamond - the tenants above me, they put about 8 large owls on their balcony railing before they were removed during the renovation, but i would always see a pigeon or two roosting on top of the owls. i used to use CDs and it worked. but now i'm prepared again for when i get access. i have soup cans that i will put on a string. then i will put part of the string through to my window so when i see them i will pull the string and the cans would rattle. that should teach them. i think they know after some time where they are not welcome. i don't leave anything on my balcony that would attract them; can't say the same thing with the neighbours to my left who would leave leftovers and food containers. i've reported them quite a few times when the rubbish is blown to my side of the divider.
January 21st, 2022  
Oh wow! Cool capture!
January 22nd, 2022  
Well spotted a lovely bird to capture
January 22nd, 2022  
A great capture of this young hawk!
January 22nd, 2022  
How amazing to see this young hawk. I'm not surprised the pigeons were nowhere to be seen!!
January 22nd, 2022  
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