I can't sleep…
An update to this morning’s post on A Disturbance of the Peace.
Forget the Man-Made Traps.
Guess who’s visiting our backyard, on his perch, 10 feet above the bird feeders, waiting for his dinner. (45 minutes and counting)
Wow!
Thank you Eric Kanigan for the shots. Shots taken a few minutes ago from the 2nd floor.
Q: What moves you most in a work of literature?
A: Honesty, vulnerability, moments of forgiveness and redemption, and a recognition that we are all small and our lives so short.
~ Helen Macdonald: By the Book, The author of a 2015 Best Book of the Year: “H Is for Hawk”
Notes:
The American Kestrel also known as the Sparrow Hawk, is a small falcon. It is the most common falcon in North America, and is found in a wide variety of habitats. At 19–21 cm (7–8 in) long, it is also the smallest falcon in North America. The falcon hunts by hovering in the air with rapid wing beats or perching and scanning the ground for prey. Its diet typically consists of grasshoppers, lizards, mice, and other small birds. It nests in cavities in trees, cliffs, buildings, and other structures. The female lays three to seven eggs, which both sexes help to incubate. It is a common bird to be used in falconry, especially by beginners. (Source: Wiki)
Image Source: Thank you Dan @ Your Eyes Blaze Out
If you missed my post on my first Harris Hawk experience, it’s worth a peak here. I had a similar awe inspiring experience watching this short 80 second clip. Danny Cooke, director and film maker from the UK, produced this short film of his nephew Sam “who has a fascination and colossal knowledge of Birds. On his birthday, he had the chance to fly a Harris Hawk named Sol.”