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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