ALMOST AN ABSRACT
There is a pair of COOPER'S HAWKS who nested last year, in or near this grove of pine trees, on the slope behind our house. I saw the squeaky, gawky chick grow up & fly all over the area. I saw it
dive bomb the parents, as if playing. And saw the crows
menacing the young hawk, also. Most of it, I saw while sitting in the back yard, walking with Angus or going to the mailbox. This perch, high in the pine tree, was a favorite spot to meet at the end of the day. This was the first time I had seen them, in a very long time.
I have photographed them many times, without success.
This time, I offer this capture as ALMOST AN ABSTRACT, because it
barely illustrates this fine raptor. I was so happy to see it, & tried so hard to capture it; but without a tripod & long lens, this is the best I could do.
Seeing it was enough.
I have been busy preparing for the arrival of my daughter & grandsons. It has been over a year since we have been together & I am very excited. They arrive on Saturday, & it will be a beautiful weekend.
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