Kianawah Road Wetland, Hemmant

Yesterday was cold but there wasn't a cloud in the sky when this Sharp-shinned Hawk showed up in a neighbor's yard. Yakima county, Washington. IMG_9980

Melbourne, Australia

Debated between Cooper's hawk and Sharp-shinned hawk. Had settled on Cooper's hawk but was happy to be corrected as it is a lifer for me. It was perched on a branch overlooking a large bird feeder and was not at all bothered by my presence.

Believe this to be a juvenile sharp-shinned. Am open to any opinions or thoughts on ID.

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Saturday Self Challenge: Sharp

52 in 2024 - Dangerous

Today: 62/100

One branch of a succulent, taken as a macro and converted to black and white.

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This is four different shots of the same hawk blended into one.

They are just a bit bigger than the bluejays they are hunting so the jays usually can out maneuver them. However this week there is a family of three hawks that come by every morning and it's a bit overwhelming for the jays. They screech like heck when they are on the attack but sitting still they have a soft sweet chirp. Hard to believe the difference.

LaBelle, Idaho

Central Coast, British Columbia

Best look I had at her beak and talons.

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hair: you might guess ;)... no.match

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Fly Day! :)

Looks like it's going to be a great weekend to turn off the

news, and head outside with the camera... :]

HFDF! :)

This bird, if it is the same bird that I photographed in poor light this morning showed up a 2nd time today. The light was much better this afternoon and I was closer to the bird but the shepherds hook that holds one of my feeders was between me and the bird. IMG_6755

I have trouble keeping up and thanking everyone individually so I hope you will accept this generic "thank you." I would like to thank everyone who takes the time to view, comment and fave my photographs. It is greatly appreciated and encouraging.

I am disappointed in the price increase here at Flickr but will stick around and hope the most of the will also be here next year.

Despite their tendency to non-stop motion, this little guy hung around just long enough for a profile shot. A sharp-tailed sandpiper (calidris acuminata) photographed at the edge of marshland in Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography" - www.colin-pacitti.com.

I believe that this is the same bird that I photographed Jan.25 and again yesterday (Jan 26) in my front yard, Yakima County, Washington. Not here yesterday was 4 inches of snow that fell last night. From year to year the raptors must tell each other my yard is a good place to find a sparrow for breakfast, lunch, dinner or afternoon snack.

Backyard birds, Yakima County, Washington. IMG_4455

Light on the path.

Coyote Hills Regional Park, Fremont California

Southport, Queensland, Australia

Thanks so much for the visit!

Throwback Thursday

Sharp, but soft

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怒ってるんじゃなくなついてますこれ

Photographed in my yard. Four photos of the same bird. IMG_5889

New Jersey

This morning in Central Washington

Low light, hand held

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They are putting on extension growth and flowering - and even fruiting - a bit early

Sharp tailed sandpiper in the early morning light in the Coorong National park South Australia.

Extra Sharp Cheddar on a stick well ok toothpick.

Saw this bird fly in so fast it was unreal, It perched on the tree for a few seconds and then left. I'm thinking it's a Sharpie, any thoughts ? Thanks for looking.

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