My Best backyard Shot

When I looked out and saw the Sharp-shinned Hawk right
next to my porch perched in a tree I was ecstatic.

The camera is never far away so I grab it and
start snapping pictures.

He was hunting so he didn't pay me any mind.

I was able to zoom right in and even get his eye clear and bright.

Thank God the light was good and he was intent on his lunch.

If you double click you will see his the details of
the beak and the colors of the eye.

Thank You sharpie for stopping by. You Are a Beauty!

To God be the Glory - Great things he hath done.

Backyard Birding

Sometimes when you are least expecting it....
You see something different in the back yard.
I was returning from a quick trip to the bank
pulling into the driveway I saw this
bird fly into a tree. It sure looked like a hawk,
but was so small.

I'm sure he was searching for breakfast, and kept
flying from one place to another. The sharpie feeds
mostly on birds and I had filled the feeders for
the many song birds I get. I'm sure my place looked
like a 'birdie' McDonald's.

As you can see when he landed on the roof of my shed....
He is about the size of blue jay. (excuse the blur)

In this shot you can see his beautiful slate gray back
and the dark and light gray on his tail.

As quickly as he came , he was gone. But I was happy
to get such a shot in my own backyard!