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Originally Posted by t walgamuth
Yesterday as I was sitting in an outdoor dining extablishment with my #1 daughter, SIL and three grand kids, I looked up and saw a large bird coming into view. I thought at first it was a blue heron. Although they are not nearly as rare as 20 years ago I always stop to watch them when I see them as they are kindof amazing, imho.
As it approached closer I noted that it was in fact a Red Tailed hawk and it was carrying a squirrell in its talons. The tail was kindof moving around but I was unable to see if it was still squirming or just blowing in the breeze.
In 58 years of bird watching I have never seen a Red Tail carrying anything before.
So if anybody else has interesting sightings please post here.
Tom W
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We get alot of hawks and kestrels (sp) on our fence line. The stars of the yard though are the Sandhill Cranes. They make a heck of a racket when they swoop in. Entertaining to watch as the barn cats run up to challenge them, and soon get chased off with the threat of being fatally poked in the head.
GO SANDHILLS.
