Saturday, September 26, 2020

Dinnertime


 This Red-Tail Hawk had caught a pigeon and proceeded to land on a pole just about 20 ft from my roof deck. I didn't see the beginning of the episode but saw him as he enjoyed his dinner but if you look closely he was being dive-bombed by wasps and eventually he gave up and flew off leaving part of the carcass behind. Nature.  

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23 comments:

  1. jennyfrecklesSeptember 26, 2020 at 9:02 AM

    It seems wasps are a nuisance for all of us!

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  2. eileeninmdSeptember 26, 2020 at 9:22 AM

    Hello,

    Poor Hawk could not eat dinner in peace! Those darn wasp.
    Great shot of the Red-tailed Hawk! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend.

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  3. TomSeptember 26, 2020 at 9:55 AM

    ...little critters can often get the best of the bigger ones.

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  4. AndySeptember 26, 2020 at 10:09 AM

    A hawk will eat just about anything.

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  5. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 26, 2020 at 10:19 AM

    Gosh that was quite a scenario played out there right before your eyes Pat, it is certainly tough out there!

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  6. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"September 26, 2020 at 11:07 AM

    Wasps have spoiled many a picnic.

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  7. SharonSeptember 26, 2020 at 11:33 AM

    Nature's brutal side on display! I've seen a roadrunner do pretty much the same thing just not on top of a pole.

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  8. CatalystSeptember 26, 2020 at 12:28 PM

    A wasp or two will buzz around me as I'm filling the birdbath, waiting for their drink of water, but they never bother me. Apparently they see me as the provider.

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  9. Taken For GrantedSeptember 26, 2020 at 12:59 PM

    I am surprised the Hawk did not take his dinner with him when he left. Perhaps he was already full? Great photo that tells a story.

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  10. ~Lavender Dreamer~September 26, 2020 at 1:33 PM

    What a beautiful Hawk! You can easily see what he is with that red tail showing!

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  11. RevrunnerSeptember 26, 2020 at 2:03 PM

    Serve him right. :-)

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  12. BillSeptember 26, 2020 at 2:32 PM

    Not a good day for a takeaway. :)

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  13. CloudiaSeptember 26, 2020 at 3:18 PM

    Fabulous, Pat! I saw one attack outside my window once. It was fast as powerful as a punch! I practically felt it.

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  14. KaySeptember 26, 2020 at 7:51 PM

    I didn't realize wasps attacked birds. You caught quite a slice of life here. Wonderful shot!

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  15. Iris FlaviaSeptember 27, 2020 at 4:35 AM

    Huh. Am I glad to be a human and cook my food. But the wasps, no one can escape it seems.

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  16. s.cSeptember 27, 2020 at 5:13 AM

    To close at their nest perhaps but beautiful birdshot.

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  17. William KendallSeptember 27, 2020 at 6:29 AM

    He looks quite focused.

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  18. AnuSeptember 27, 2020 at 6:47 AM

    A nice looking hawk.

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  19. Jenn JilksSeptember 27, 2020 at 9:18 AM

    Wow! What a site.

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  20. Babzy.BSeptember 28, 2020 at 1:20 AM

    Great capture 🙂

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  21. KarlSeptember 28, 2020 at 5:00 AM

    Cool photo, Pat !

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  22. DebbieSeptember 29, 2020 at 3:39 PM

    ooooh the circle of life, what a great image!!!

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  23. 21 WitsSeptember 29, 2020 at 6:52 PM

    Ready-set-go, it's first see first get!

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