This morning as I looked out I saw one solitary Downy
Woodpecker clinging to the feeder pole. Not moving just
clinging.
clinging.
As I looked around no other birds were in sight.I bet that a hawk was nearby so I grabbed the camera
and went from window to window trying to see in the
trees. Nothing. I quietly opened the back door and tip-
toed out. Just as I got to the end of the deck.... I saw
movement ... there in a tree nearby was a sharp-
shinned hawk. I raised the camera praying the
settings were right and got three shots before
he flew off. I saw he had prey, a bird but
couldn't see what kind.
He turned his head towards me .....
Gave me one last look....
Leaned forward and then was gone!
The whole thing lasted about 7 seconds but it made my day.
A few minutes after he flew the little Downy also flew away
glad it wasn't his day to be taken.
To God be The Glory ~~ Great Things He Hath Done.
