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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

AUGUST 2021 -- Hawk Watch

 This month's post takes its inspiration from the pair of Swainson's hawks who nested in our grove  this year, raising at least one fledgling.


Hawk Watch

 

High above the earth a shadow circles

Alert to movement in the fields below

Waiting, watching . . . plunging to capture prey

Knowing hungry fledglings will feast this day

 

 

Sky shadow

Thermal rider

Meadow watcher

Movement spotter

Dive rocket

Rodent snatcher

Homeward flyer

Fledgling feeder