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Watching For Predators



Learning just recently that raptors, when in flight look over their shoulder for in case they are being pursued by predators, I thought that this fact would be something to watch for when I see them soaring.


Now back to hawk watching.

Uh-oh, although inside my DR (door tightly closed because it's Winter,remember?), he spotted me just by looking over his shoulder.



Letting him go back to what he was meant to do, I retracted the camera lens and powered it off.  He is a hunter.  I am not a predator.




just seeing, saying, and sharing...

 Watching For Predators

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Blondie's Journal said…
I'm not sure what a raptor is. I could google it, but I'd rather ask you to tell me more.

Great shots!

Jane
January 17, 2018 at 8:30 PM
Ann said…
Well he certainly has you misunderstood if he thinks you are a predator. I'm always impressed by how patiently they can wait and watch
January 18, 2018 at 4:48 AM
eileeninmd said…
Hello, JP! They have great eyesight. Wonderful series. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!
January 18, 2018 at 7:40 AM
gld said…
I am using my camera from inside these days too. I love these series of bird shots. I never seem to have my camera when we spot them.
January 18, 2018 at 7:43 AM
Kenneth Cole Schneider said…
I'll bet he (or, possibly she, as the female Cooper's Hawk looks more bulky than the male) is on the alert for any passing bird-- or maybe, just enjoying the warmth of the sun and digesting her last meal!
January 18, 2018 at 8:28 AM
Anni said…
Pretty!! But to have this wonderful sighting just outside my door I'd be so elated!!!

Thanks so much for sharing this with us birders this week, at I'd Rather B Birdin'.
January 21, 2018 at 6:54 AM
Betty Crow said…
Nice shots! We have quite a few red-tailed hawks and red-shouldered hawks around here. They don't seem to afraid of humans as long as they are far enough up in a tree. Still, it isn't easy to get a good pic.
January 21, 2018 at 9:02 AM
Lea said…
Always thrilling to see a Hawk!
Have a wonderful day!
January 21, 2018 at 10:35 AM
A Colorful World said…
So much fun watching them and getting some photos! I know this was a thrill...I had my own yesterday when I got some photos of one hunting! They usually fly off if you stop the car, but this time I lucked out. :-)
January 21, 2018 at 10:59 AM
Jean said…
Enjoyed your photos. Been taking my share of photos from inside the door as well because of cold weather. Hopefully, it warms up soon for both of us.
January 21, 2018 at 5:49 PM
Lowcarb team member said…
I enjoyed all of these photographs, thank you.

All the best Jan
January 21, 2018 at 6:24 PM
Stewart M said…
Splendid - I always like seeing any kind of bird of prey. It always feels like a treat!

Cheers - Stewart M - (back in) Melbourne
January 30, 2018 at 5:07 AM
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