Hunting redtails, bathing sparrows, and birding humor
I couldn’t believe how close this hawk came to us in the woods today. It was amazing to see him hunting at such close range!
He seemed to catch something, floundered around in the leaves, then flew back up to his perch. Hunting is hard work. He never did catch anything while we watched, but he perched in several trees and continued trying. I have no doubt he satisfied his hunger eventually.
I kind of like the effect of the blurred wings in this photo, but sharp talons and beak.
We also saw a white-throated sparrow taking a bath.
He looks like he’d be so warm and soft to hold in the hand and stroke, doesn’t he?
“What does a white-throated sparrow sing when he takes a bath?” I asked my husband, expecting an answer like “Rubber Ducky” or “Singin’ In the Rain.” Instead, he whistled the white-throated sparrow’s song.
It’s great to belong to a family of bird fans.
5 Comments
Amy
Brood patch? Song identification? I must study more! :-)
I love it! Gorgeous, gorgeous photos!
Janet
Amy, this narrated slideshow on brood patches is very good:
http://lauraerickson.blogspot.com/2012/04/what-is-brood-patch.html
Aimee @ everydayepistle.com
These are stunning photographs! I found you when I searched “birds” in reference to a series of robin photos I’m posting tomorrow. My pics are simplistic compared to your works of art. Wonderful reminders of God through His creation. Glad to find your lovely site!
Janet
Thank you for stopping by, Aimee. And thanks for the encouraging words. I love trying to capture the things I see with a camera, but there is much to learn!
Barbara
Wow! We loved those pictures of the red-tail hawk!