I came home after running errands a few minutes ago and saw an immature
Cooper's Hawk perched on the Christmas tree that we laid on its side near
the feeder to provide both emergency shelter and a windbreak. As several
people discussed last week, it got on the ground and stalked the birds that
had hidden in the branches. It even went all the way into the tree at one
point, but came out with no prey. Since the tree is on its side, the
branches are dense and compact, so it wasn't able to reach anyone. 

 

I kind of felt bad for it, since hawks need to eat, but I also felt good for
the little guys that took shelter in the tree. What fun to see it so close
up!

 

Pat Valdata

Elkton

 


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