I entered the kitchen and glanced out at the pecan tree, as I often do, though not expecting anything other than perhaps a white-wing or a squirrel at this time of year, and there it was. We had Cooper’s Hawks in the oak out in the alley last Fall, breeding or what I still don’t know, but it has been a while since I noticed one in the neighborhood. I took photos through the window glass and selected this one to share. It did not see me and I was able to observe for a few minutes, closer than I usually get.
Galveston, Texas, June 30th, 2017, about 6:30 pm
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Wow! What a handsome hawk he (she) is. Very cool to see out your kitchen window. You really caught some fine detail. Gin
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Great to make contact via birds & blogging with someone in TX – Galveston even! Ex-pat family live in Houston, we have an extended visit once a year & are now picking up more on TX birds which are pretty exciting at times. Have been birding on the Gulf near Galveston and see/learn something new every time. Yes, and I like you hawk too…that very intense eye…
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Thanks, I am in awe of your harrier in flight photo…
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If only…..it’s credited at the end of the post and it’s not mine, so I’m in awe of it too! Pleased I found it & could use it as it conveys exactly what I was writing about.
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Oh, well I enjoyed the story too! If ever in downtown Galveston stop by the book store on 23rd and say hello. Birding is great here.
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Thank you! Will do – usually in Houston visitng family once a year, and the binoculars always go with us!
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