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Outside our bedroom window is a large tree that supports a bird feeder and one for hummers. This morning we observed hiding in the upper branches our local resident hawk. I'm sure he was waiting for an opportunity for a meal. Blends in well in the large photo.

Taken in a hurry with new H5 so apologise for the window reflection and OOF but still an interesting scene.
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John L



 
It makes sense to hang out near a feeder if you are a hawk, but I've never seen that before. It's a great catch.
John Dunn
 
Do you have squirrels or chipmunks around there? I ask because I suspect the hawk is looking for those that might feed on the ground under the feeders instead of the birds.
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Busch

Take the scenic route! Life is too short to do otherwise.

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Thanks. No ground squirrels or others but a number of sparrows, doves and quail do feed on the ground under the feeder. The finches throw a lot of food around.
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John L
 
Thanks. I'm pretty sure it's a coopers hawk. He hangs around regularly and some times scares birds into commiting suicide into our bay window. Then picks up the dead from the pato. Smart bird.
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John L
 
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