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The Squirrel Won This Match

Nobody was hurt during this latest match in nature, other than the photographer’s ankle when she kicked herself after discovering the photos taken out the window were blurry.  In a previous post, I wondered if a bird whisperer was needed for the neighborhood, but after reading a recent article in National Wildlife about hawks capitalizing on the animals attracted to backyard bird feeders, it appears the hawk is here to stay.

 

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12 responses to “The Squirrel Won This Match”

  1. Jet Eliot Avatar
    Jet Eliot

    Fantastic photos, Aci. We had a Cooper’s hawk recently take down a squirrel on our property. I couldn’t believe how strong the hawk was! Great post.

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    1. A Curious Introvert Avatar
      A Curious Introvert

      Thank you! I was happy to see the squirrel survive this match. I’m afraid now that many of the birds have left that the squirrels will now have the complete attention of the hawk and the days of them spending time together under the bird feeder are over.

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  2. Sally Avatar
    Sally

    This is definitely one of those all-too-rare moments — how lucky you had your camera. I have trouble telling Cooper’s and Sharp-shinned hawks apart. Was this a Cooper’s? No matter the name, it is a strikingly (no pun!) beautiful bird.

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    1. A Curious Introvert Avatar
      A Curious Introvert

      We have narrowed it down to these two types of hawks, but are not entirely certain which one it is. I had just arrived home and was setting my camera bag down, when I looked out the window and saw the hawk. I was expecting to capture a couple of photos of it on the ground before it flew away and was not expecting all the action that took place.

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      1. Sally Avatar
        Sally

        Lucky you!

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    2. The Goose Avatar
      The Goose

      It’s most certainly a Coopers. Look at how round the tail is. The extreme roundness is a key identifier for the Coopers.

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  3. plaidcamper Avatar
    plaidcamper

    What an encounter! I think the squirrel was rather fortunate…

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    1. A Curious Introvert Avatar
      A Curious Introvert

      The squirrel was very lucky and probably owes its good fortune to the workout it went through daily over the summer when Gabby chased all the squirrels around the trees.

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  4. Barbara Avatar
    Barbara

    So pleased to hear the squirrel escaped but I guess a hawk has to eat! Love the photo’s.

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    1. A Curious Introvert Avatar
      A Curious Introvert

      Thank you! I wish he preferred birdseed over squirrels.

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  5. Midwestern Plant Girl Avatar
    Midwestern Plant Girl

    Whew! That was close! 😉

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    1. A Curious Introvert Avatar
      A Curious Introvert

      I love trying to capture nature in action, but I’m always happy when the hawk leaves empty-handed.

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