Remember this sketch I made of a
raptor last year in September?
The gorgeous majestic bird of prey that was
the reason for selling our beloved chickens?
My suspicion that this was a Cooper's hawk on January 14 2012?
Today, January 17 2012, I am updating and correcting this information (in Italics).
I wasn't absolutely sure so I also sent
the pictures to:
Amber
Edwards
Volunteer
Coordinator-Raptor Rehabilitation Project
College
of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri
Education
Coordinator-Prairie Fork
http://www.prairiefork.missouri.edu/
She solved the mystery and identified the hawk as a
Red Tailed Hawk. Thanks so much Amber!
Apologies to my readers.
Apologies to my readers.
Yesterday, my husband spotted this Hawk in the tree
in our backyard. I felt very special in the presence of this beautiful skilled
hunter, who didn't seem to mind us taking his picture. However, he soon spotted
something far more interesting and off he went...gracefully gliding through the
air. The first time I saw him scooping up a squirrel, surprising both the
squirrel and me, I had a mixed feeling of awe and horror. But this time I was
allowed to just take in its beauty and appreciate nature at is best...
