Just as we were getting home we noticed some noise in a tree above us and when I looked there were TWO hawks above us on the same branch. I think we startled them a bit and one flew to a branch just above the other. After reading a little bit about what I believe are broad-winged hawks, I think the one to the right in the picture is the male who had just brought back some food for the female. I am so digging that this family is in our yard- although the random clumps of feathers and heads of other birds that I find under their favorite eating tree next to the driveway leaves a bit to be desired.
I realize these are cruddy phone pictures and I am really hoping to get something better at some point but I'm thrilled I was able to capture this special moment at all. I really could have watched them all night. These animals are amazing- and huge hope you can tell from this shot. And what you can't see is that we actually live near a pretty busy road- I think having these creatures nearby while we live in a city of over 100,000 makes me feel somehow comforted and like we are more rural than we actually are.
Hawks are so impressive. It's amazing how well they've adapted to city life. But I know what you mean about the problem of leaving some unpleasant debris, though. When we had a fox family living under our shed, they left some fairly gross parts of things everywhere. But the kits were so adorable it was worth it. And it goes so fast!!!
ReplyDeleteI am just amazed and thrilled to have them in our yard. I really try to dwell on the parts of this new life we have that are amazing that would have been difficult to achieve while I was working FT - having the time to notice and enjoy the hawks is assuredly on that list!
ReplyDeleteYou are wise to see all of that.
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