We're constantly amazed at the assortment of wild life that frequents Rancho Verde. This time around, what appears to be a Cooper's Hawk perches a top one of our shade tents. The hawk took refuge from a pair of crows who had been chasing him/her around the yard. Probably more annoyed than worried, the hawk took the time to allow us to snap a few pictures. How lucky are we to get the opportunity to see such a beautiful animal up close and personal.
And as you can see by the photo's a mean ole Crow is chasing our visitor! Not only do we have this beautiful Hawk (I believe it's a redtail) flying around but we have also seen a pair of American Kestrels, a Snowy White Owl and a long eared owl. This summer i spotted a group of Cedar Wax Wings, and last summer we had a white (albino?)black bird.
ReplyDeleteI am such a country girl so to have all of this in the middle of the city and especially out on the westside of Chicago is a treat!