A Harris’s Hawk landed in a tree in our backyard. We haven’t had one stop by for months, although I see them soaring overhead. I could hear his call and I spent a bit of time trying to spot him behind branches. The link is to a Youtube video of Harris’s hawks in flight with their sounds. I wouldn’t want to mess with those claws or beak!
This is a compilation of my favorite photos that I took this week.
Papa quail shares the birdseed block with a few of his babies.
A White-winged Dove perches on a flamingo buddy.
Bully bird Curve-billed Thrasher lands on the cactus statue before scaring everyone away from the birdseed block.
An adult House Finch feeds it’s juvenile.
Red watches over the rain meter during a Monsoon week.
Do you have a favorite photo? If so, which one?
What fun plans do you have for the weekend?
Amazing capture Elizabeth.
Thank you! I was happy with the variety this week.
You’re. Welcome.
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I love the photo of the hawk, with all the yellow in it.
Thanks! It’s always exciting to get hawk photos.
Yes, the yellow really stands out. My favorite one too.
😊 I was excited the hawk photo turned out. I find it difficult to take photos with branches or brush in front of the subject.
You did well!
Thanks!
You are welcome!
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I would not want to be in the clutches of that hawks talons. Great capture and he clearly had his eye on something I think.
I heard him for about an hour. He took off over the wall where another hawk was calling to him. He definitely was hunting for some prey.
That hawk is looking deadly serious. Good pictures – as always
Thanks! That hawk does look deadly serious. I see them flying around and then they land on the other side of the wall on the golf course.
I like Papa Quail and his babies, best. Zero plans here, maybe a pedicure. 😂
A pedicure sounds like a good idea. I’ll have to schedule one for myself! I’m glad you enjoyed the quail.
I hate to ask, but was the hawk there for those adorable quail? They seem like they’d make the perfect snack.
I’m sure the hawks do eat quail. We also have two types of doves they like plus bunnies.
Another nice selection of the birds, EA. I’ve been watching the swallows in my gourd birdhouse, but the activity is sporadic and I don’t hear any chicks. I had assumed the eggs did not hatch. I guess I’ll just keep watching! Maybe they’ll surprise me and have fledglings.
I hope you have swallow fledglings soon. I’m surprised to still see some small quail babies. They are still have them this late in the season.
So good! I love the finch feeding its juvenile. Sweet! Have a great weekend, Elizabeth!
I was very excited to see that photo when I downloaded them to my laptop. What a nice surprise!
Do your hawks attack your birds? As much as I love hawks, they are definitely predatory around here. I have to be very careful with the dogs and the yard birds, especially during the winter.
Beautiful pictures as always. 😘💜
Thank you! I’ve never seen the hawks attack our birds. The only time I saw them eat a bird was when a dove flew into our patio and was dead on the patio. We used to have hawks often, but this was the first one I’ve seen in a long time. I do see them hunting around the desert flying in twos or threes. But they don’t stop in our yard much. You do have to be careful with small animals and dogs.
Great photos.
Thanks! I am enjoying photographing our birds.
That Hawk means business! Of course, my favorite is Red.
Those talons look scary on the hawk. A lot of our neighbors have had them in their yard lately. I’ve gotten more great photos of Red.
I’m sure the hawk sees all the deliciousness in your backyard and it’s looking for a snack.
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The Harris Hawk is a total Bad Azz! Wowza — I wouldn’t want to be caught in those jaws.