DANGER! by Weezilou

DANGER!

Ken called me to come have a look as he was already taking photos of this hawk in the yard. I grabbed a camera, and saw him hopping through the tree, casing out the feeder, before coming to the ground, out in the open. It's stunning that there literally isn't so much as a peep, and the birds vanish!

I think this one may be young. He stayed almost 10 minutes by our time stamps so Ken and I got a lot of photos and I thought I might as well get some video, too. He didn't seem at all skittish, but he was coming up "empty-handed" and finally took flight for another yard and another attempt.

--As time allows, I'll be filling in pictures. This month at home wasn't all I had in the game plan, but all's good... Let's just say, "it's been interesting..." Do come back by...--
now that's a fierce fellow.
September 28th, 2016  
@francoise "small" but mighty?!
September 28th, 2016  
Great shot. Fav.
September 28th, 2016  
he's gorgeous :)
September 28th, 2016  
A stunning capture a fav .re your comment I think they crab apples
September 28th, 2016  
Wow now it's the hunters coming to visit looking for s meal! All action in your garden Louise! Fabulous capture of this beauty ! So pleased to see you posting! 9 more sleeps! Whooppeee! Huge Fav!
September 28th, 2016  
Terrific find and capture :)
September 28th, 2016  
Stunting. Amazing to find this in you garden. fav. capture.
September 28th, 2016  
beautiful feathers
September 28th, 2016  
You have the best wildlife at your place. I am always amazed what you can capture in California! Great shot.
September 28th, 2016  
Wonderful capture
September 29th, 2016  
Great colouring on him
September 29th, 2016  
Awesome shot Louise!
September 29th, 2016  
haha perfect expression!
September 29th, 2016  
Super capture, great light, details
September 29th, 2016  
Jae
Hawks are messengers :)
September 29th, 2016  
What a thrill to have a bird like this visit.
September 29th, 2016  
Fabulous capture! Amazing that a hawk just lands in your backyard and then stays for 10 minutes!!!! Wow! Definite fav! :-)
September 29th, 2016  
Bold as brass... lovely expression and stance on this visitor!
September 29th, 2016  
Absolutely outstanding. He looks like a 5 star general facing the enemy with confidence.
September 29th, 2016  
@danette Oh Danette, that's priceless! You're absolutely right, and I'll never look at this the same again!
September 29th, 2016  
@rosiekerr You and Danette see the little General in his demeanor! We couldn't believe he put on such a show for us, clearly hoping to engage us, all the while we're wooing the dove population! (We did count over 40 birds on the wires above the back yard only the other morning!)
September 29th, 2016  
@gaylewood @golftragic We couldn't believe what we were privy to today! Thanks for enjoying him with us...he was pretty wonderful in that amazing coat of exquisite feathers!
September 29th, 2016  
@lifepause Tell me more! Clearly the rest of my bird population knew of the message he was carrying!
September 29th, 2016  
@seattle Thank you m'friend! I never cease to be amazed what we have available in the confines of our back yard as well! I think the key is to set out food and wait to see what happens!
September 29th, 2016  
Hello Louise! What a great shot! Super capture of this guy!
September 29th, 2016  
Fab shot.
September 29th, 2016  
well, hello. don't think i have ever seen a hawk on the ground.
September 29th, 2016  
Fantastic- I like his stance with his feet firmly planted Fav
September 29th, 2016  
excellent lighting and capture! fav
September 29th, 2016  
beautiful shot!
September 29th, 2016  
Wonderful and great timing! Hope you folks are doing well! Fav too!
September 29th, 2016  
He is a hawk with attitude!
October 1st, 2016  
So handsome
I would be in 7th heaven if I had such a beauty stop by
October 1st, 2016  
Oh WOW Louise!!! What a perfect shot - he's just so amazing, I love him!!! What a treat - that must have been such a wonderful thing to witness :)
October 1st, 2016  
what a great shot!! Looks on his guard yet inquisitive
October 1st, 2016  
Wow, so close, fierce looking!
October 2nd, 2016  
Looks like an immature Coopers Hawk. I'm no bird expert, but with the pattern on the chest going vertical, as apposed to horizontal (adult).

Nice shot! and how fun to have it visit you!
October 8th, 2016  
Stunning detail!
October 19th, 2016  
Nice capture.
November 10th, 2016  
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