Nature Friday host LLB Gang
Red Shouldered Hawk taking a break on my deck...
he is most stately and gorgeous but he also too close to by bird feeders...
Me, myself and I had a debate about this visitor. Me and myself
reasoned with each other that Mr. Hawk could control the tree rodent population that has exploded in our yard.
I on the other hand worry about gorgeous backyard birds. All of my feeders have a dome
over the feeder which is good protection from large birds of prey that would have to have advanced landing skills to get under the dome to the feeder trays.
Here is a bit of info from Wikipedia
Small mammals are typically the most common prey, especially rodents. Voles, gophers, mice, moles and chipmunks may locally be favored based on abundance. Slightly larger mammals, such as rabbits and tree squirrels, are also occasionally preyed on. Other prey can include amphibians, reptiles (especially small snakes), birds, fish, and large insects.[18] They will attack birds up to the size of a ruffed grouse or ring-necked pheasant. Steller's jays and blue jays, both of which being potential prey species, sometimes habitually imitate the call of the red-shouldered hawk and are known to be difficult to distinguish on voice alone.[19] During winters, red-shouldered hawks sometimes habituate to preying on birds commonly found at bird feeders. In some areas where they are common, crayfish can be important prey for this species. Unusual food items recorded for the species have included nocturnal animals such as eastern screech owls and flying squirrels and road-killed deer.[20]
Madi flashback May 2016
EVIDENTLY YOU CAN TEACH AN OLD BROAD NEW
TRICKS....
MOM NOW KNOWS HOW TO RUIN ENHANCE MY PHOTOS
WITH 'ART'!!
HELP ME PLEASE!!
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteRaptors have their own charm and beauty - but I quite understand the concern re the smaller birds. An impressive visitor though! Ta for the giggle from angel Madi... YAM xx
Oh, he's beautiful! An amazing visitor! Nature can be cruel, but all of life feeds on life. At least he takes only what he needs for himself and his family, unlike our own species.
ReplyDeleteThe hawks around us do a great job keeping the small furry population and everything else down to a minimum. A mustache on you, Madi? Somehow it doesn't look right!
ReplyDeletediva madi you look a little like that hercule poirot with the art ;O)))
ReplyDeleteThat hawk is a handsome one. I love watching them. I had one land in a tree next to my back yard and I was so impressed by how patiently he watched everything around him.
ReplyDeleteLOL on the mustache.
Sweet angel how to get that silly black mustache! We have Red shouldered Hawks in our yard quite often. But the one that is dangerous to our songbirds is the Cooper Hawk. And it pretty much lives in our backyard all winter because I keep food out for the little. Right now I have a birdhouse on the front porch that has a family of chickadees in it.
ReplyDeleteThey are pretty birds but dangerous, and they even look dangerous. Hopefully they will take care of your rodents. There is a reason they have appeared in your yard.
ReplyDeleteAngel Madi, I love that about your Mom. She has a wonderful sense of humor!
ReplyDeleteI would want Mr. Hawk to be gone.
BOL, Angel Madi, we often have to say, Help me, please!
ReplyDeleteSo, did the I win out to leave the hawk alone, or did me and my prevail?
That's the great debate regarding birds of prey. After all they have to eat too, but we never want them taking our beautiful song birds that come to our feeders. I love the Madi flash back too.
ReplyDeleteAgree ~ Birds of Prey are needed but not at our feeders with the little birds ~ Madi ~ you are adorable despite Mom's art attempt ~ lol ~
ReplyDeleteHugs to you Cecilia and Angel Madi ~ xo
What a beauty, and a great captures, C!!!
ReplyDeleteThe hawks in our yard always opt for the tree rats...BUT, they have been known to go after the doves too. Here, I worry about the Roadrunners getting our hummers.
hugs,
Beth and the girls
I always have 2 reactions when I see hawks; delight & despair. I actually witnessed a hawk swoop down & fly away with a baby squirrel! 🙀
ReplyDeleteSweet Madi, let see if I can paint a mustache on one of your Mom’s photos! Revenge is sweet! 😹
Java Bean: "Ayyy, we see that guy and his red-tailed cousin around here a lot! That's one of the many reasons the cats aren't allowed to go outside, especially Oona, since she is so little."
ReplyDeleteOona: "OONA IS NOT AFRAID OF BIRDS!!! But she will stay in the house just the same."
That is a gorgeous bird but with our ferals they are not welcome in our yard. Kat, good luck pal!!!
ReplyDeletemadi ewe still bee lookin gorgeouz even with yur thin mouz stazh.
ReplyDeletede gurlz dad uzed ta feed all sew …til hawkz oh plentee showed up
him mooved de feeder ta under sum thick branchez oh a spruce, purr
hapz that mite help ? 🐾😸💚
First pf all, Mom here, me, startled Katie by laughing out loud! Loudly! At angel Madi's mustache. That cracked me up; and as I was reading along, completely unexpected.!!! I loved your Red Shouldered Hawk. I think you got a perfect picture of him! No my boy Neil who is a pro photographer when he is not being the big whatsisname for work, loves Raptors and takes a kajillion pics of them. I do like them too, really BUT I--as with the rest of you don't want the song birds to be eaten. That hurts to see.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteLOL! Oh Madi, you are adorable. As one who loves to add on things, stand by ;) That is a beautiful Red-shouldered Hawk, but I certainly understand the concern. Thanks for the extra info
ReplyDeleteGreat hawk shots and fun photo of Angel Madi. xO
ReplyDeleteI figure the hawk’s gotta eat, too, and most people aren’t vegetarians and neither is he.
ReplyDeleteHeeheehee! Angel Maddie’s photo is excellent. Thank you for linking up with Feline Friday.