I had confirmation from Gilligallou birder Bob, that this is a rough-legged hawk, a young one. I know I've heard it whining begging for food out the back.
In the morning, Aug. 8th, a rough-legged hawk was sitting atop the satellite tower [We had visitors!]. I heard it before I spotted it. Turns out, there were a pair, and they hung around. Going into the house, to rest my foot, again, there it was on the tree out the front window.
They were around an hour. First, 10 a.m., then 11:30 photos.
rough-legged hawk from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
Later on, 4:30 that afternoon, I got worried about Fred. It was back. I didn't worry too much, since hawk dropped its frog, or whatever, in the evergreen.
Now, Fred is too big for them, but it is worrisome when a raptor, a bird of prey, sits atop the post and glares down at you.
11 comments:
Hello,
Awesome sighting and captures of the Rough-legged Hawk.
Take care, enjoy your day!
Hari OM
Fab footage of the hawk... and 35 hours from S'pore to London??? Are they stopping off at all the airports in between..??? Should be half that. All an adventure, thoug. YAM xx
It's wonderful your family is travelling on the other side of our bright blue globe, and you can see instantly where their planes are! Hawks were certainly interested in something around your house...probably figuring out hornet's net, vs. Fred, one of which was light enough for them to fly away with (maybe that's how it got there) and the other waaay to heavy. Glad Fred is as well-fed as he is!
It is so wonderful to be able to watch the hawks like you have.
Really interesting views of Mr. Hawk. I hope Fred's babies don't come out or Mr. Hawk might find them to be lightweight enough to pluck. I'm not sure Mr. Hawk's head is functioning correctly: why grab an empty wasp nest? Linda in Kansas
I've never seen one of those hawks, though we do get a few kinds here. I like seeing them, especially since the birds they target on my patio are house sparrows (which aren't native and which are here in the dozens every day) and mourning doves (which we have an abundance of).
I googled your hawk, and they are never this far south (Memphis, TN). Your photos are as close as I'll get to seeing one. Thanks!
I hope Fred and family are ok - though the hawks have to eat too.
Your intrepid travellers are covering some amazing distances.
Nice views of the hawk!
The rough-legged hawk is an exciting addition to the wildlife at Crumbly Acres! But I know it's always a bit guilt-inducing when you have predators in your own backyard. When I see eagles, hawks etc in the wild it doesn't bother me to see them eating their prey, but when we fed birds in our yard (in our previous life) I worried if a hawk came in the yard because it felt like my feeders were providing easy pickings. .... anyway, I hope Fred and all your usual critters are safe. But that IS a magnificent hawk!
That hawk is quite a sight.
So good to see that your intrepid travelers are having such a wonderful time. This hawk is a beauty but I am glad that Fred is safe.
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