When I walked outside on Saturday there was such a racket I had to go in the backyard and see what all of the birds were squawking about! The Baltimore Orioles, Robins, Chickadees, Catbirds and Blue Jays were yelling and screaming and dive-bombing something. When I looked up I saw that it was the baby Red-Tailed Hawk! Wow! He was out of his nest!
He was oblivious to it all as he sat on the branch for at least an hour. I clicked away. And then he made this gesture like he was going to go out for some prey… thus my first photograph.
He flew across the yard and went crashing to the ground. I thought he was hurt, but no, I think he was practicing. He got up and went skulking around the trees like there was a rabbit or chipmunk under it. Too funny.
He did this for a bit and then flew back up into another tree. I wonder if his mother praised him for his good practicing? Sometimes there is just too much drama in our backyard. 🙂 Love it!!
Who needs Netflix when you have Nature?! 🙂
Oh yes! Ha! There is always so much going on!! 🙂
This little guy is amazing, Mel!!! How great that you had the chance to see him practicing his skills as a hawk. I am quite impressed with both the hawk and your amazing photos!! Thanks so much for sharing. These are GREAT!!!
Thanks, Tree! It has been so much fun! Was there at just the right moment!