Owls & Others of Essex, MA: Bluebird Kinda Day.... Jan. 14, 2011

OWLS & OTHERS FROM THE NORTH SHORE OF MASSACHUSETTS AND ELSEWHERE ACROSS THE USA

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Friday, January 14, 2011

Bluebird Kinda Day.... Jan. 14, 2011

A Red-shouldered Hawk made an appearance in the yard this afternoon, announcing it's presence with several loud calls. I spent several minutes trying to get a photo without spooking it only to have it fly at a Mourning Dove on the deck a few feet from me... and yes the Dove did get away. A very interesting experience but alas no photos...

I put the camera in the truck, I was working after all, and headed out into the yard for a bit of scraping of the hard pack while hoping the hawk would make another appearance. No luck on the hawk but 7 Eastern Bluebirds were feeding on Winterberry in the parking lot. Needless to say I parked the truck and stuck the camera out the window. The Bluebirds went back to feeding within moments and I got my photos.