Backyard Nature Study

Psalm 19:1-4

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the end of the world."

Shadow Hawk


We've been found out! This morning I noticed the birds were considerably sparse. Then suddenly I saw a huge expanse of wings swoop down into view where the smaller birds are always pecking away at the seeds. I couldn't get a good view of the hawk (not sure what kind). I ran upstairs to get the best picture I could from my window. You can see the figure of a hawk in the shadows. We really need a better camera! Then, the hawks began calling to another. The birds were mostly gone all day until this afternoon. Some came to the other side of the yard to get a drink from the fountain. I did get a quick pic of Little Lady eating acorns high in the tree by my window.


Later, as a storm blew in we noticed this cute little woodpecker. We think it's a Downey Woodpecker. It's very small like the sparrows we see. He was feeding out of the hummingbird feeder, which the bee's have also found. The hummingbirds have a hard time shooing away the bees. But, when this little guy came in they all zoomed away. Maybe they'll all learn to share. As for the hawk.... I told the kids we all have to eat. Hopefully it won't be one of our little ones.



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