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.
