Thursday, October 17, 2013

Hawkish

We had a visitor recently.  Not one we particularly expected.  During our walks we witness them at times…once one was even eating on someone’s driveway.  This time was very close…right on our deck in factDSC02832.  I believe this is a prairie falcon…enjoying his morning breakfastDSC02833.  Sadly these photos are through some dirty windows…lot’s of rain lately.  Still it was an amazing sight to beholdDSC02834.  The poor bird he was eating was being absolutely shreddedDSC02835.  It was before my breakfast but I was fine to not share with the falconDSC02840.  I enjoyed my coffee and watched the falcon until it flew awayDSC02841.  Times like this I wouldn’t trade living in Montana for anything in the world.

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14 comments:

  1. Optimistic ExistentialistOctober 17, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Oh wow Joe what wonderful captures!! I've never seen a falcon in the wild but have always wanted to.

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    1. JoeOctober 17, 2013 at 4:27 PM

      i have seen plenty of red tailed hawks...wonderful but this was a close up of a prairie falcon ( I think ) It was a privilege to see.

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  2. BethOctober 17, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    That was truly a sight to see Joe. You got some marvelous photos!

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    1. JoeOctober 17, 2013 at 4:34 PM

      I only wish it wasn't through the window :(

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  3. Terry's Tete-a-teteOctober 17, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Wow! Nature doing it's thing. Nothing like it. Amazing the universe God has created. Great pictures.

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    1. JoeOctober 17, 2013 at 3:46 PM

      It was brutal yet amazing...sadly I didn't get a shot from outside...it would have made a far better picture.

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  4. LindaOctober 17, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    You got some great captures here, Joe!!! I have never seen a falcon around my area, so this is quite something!

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    1. JoeOctober 17, 2013 at 6:52 PM

      There's some debate over what this bird actually is...it may be a sharp shinned hawk...not totally sure though. Either way it was great to see something like that on our deck.

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  5. john bordOctober 17, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Falcons love pigeons/doves, their delicacy. Amazing to watch them swoop in on their prey in mid air. Enjoyed

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    1. JoeOctober 17, 2013 at 10:09 PM

      I finally identified it...this is a sharp shinned hawk...fascinating and majestic bird!

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  6. UnknownOctober 17, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Great photo. He wanted to share breakfast with you lol. I have seen a falcon in WI and it was amazing/

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    1. JoeOctober 17, 2013 at 11:14 PM

      Magnificent birds! He joined me for coffee and I loved it...but I'm glad I wasn't eating bacon while watching him...ugh!

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  7. Lisa October 17, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    What a Beauty Joe. He is amazing. Glad you caught him . Moments like this are a treasure for sure.

    I have a beaver across the road making a dam and at night I can hear that big bugger at work. I love it. :) .. but my trees are going down.

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    1. JoeOctober 18, 2013 at 12:06 AM

      You're right, it's a very special thing to witness things like this...I knew you'd appreciate it. I wasn't happy to take pictures through the window but it was that or nothing.

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