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This young Sharp-shinned Hawk spent ( it seemed like hours) huddled at the base of our thorny wild rose bushes yesterday, hiding out in hopes of snatching a little Goldfinch for lunch as they ( the Goldfinch)fed at our feeders. the Hawk appeared to be very determined as it waited and waited and waited, but had no luck. At one time I went outdoors with my camera and stood about 4 feet from it and took its picture. It looked at me, but it never moved and remained there in wait after I returned in doors. I expect it will be back today hunting again. We already have lots of Goldfinch feeding at out feeders this morning.
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He looks well protected in there.
ReplyDeleteIs he trying to hide, great sighting and photo.
ReplyDeleteMy....he was determined! Beautiful bird and a great photo of it in the bush. I have something similar hanging around my feeders, but I haven't managed to get a photo.
ReplyDeleteHe looks so cold. I have the sharp-shinned hawk too but he never would let me get that close. Great photo!
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