Hello everyone,
In addition to the normal back yard birds...that were at the feeders, I had an
immature Cooper's Hawk visit. It stayed on the ground for a few seconds before
perching and trying to hide in a pine tree. This is the second time, in a
week, that I had one visit. I also had an unidentified smaller Raptor make a
pass at a Male House Finch as it was approaching a feeder, but it missed.
I have noticed a decrease in the number of Tufted Titmouse that normally visit
my feeders and what seems to be an increase in the number of Carolina
Chickadees. Has anyone else noticed a change in the numbers of these visitors?
I thought I saw a Purple Finch, at a feeder earlier this morning but I'm
waiting it's return for a better/positive ID/photo. (Got fingers crossed!)
A photo of the Cooper's Hawk can be viewed at:
www.natures-finest-photography.com
Gallery:Raptors
Title: Back Yard Hunter
Les Brooks
Glen Allen, VA
