The best part of our new home is the abundance of birds, from the young cardinal whose family nests in the bushes behind, to this unexpected visitor outside my window. To watch the birds is mesmerizing. This fierce hunter also makes an appearance daily: Naturally, there are many more species, but I’ll save those for […]
Freshly picked wishesa bundle of encouragement –immunity boost! (For Cee’s Flower of the Day challenge.)
Slowly finding my footing again after what feels like a lost week. Our house has been buzzing with well wishers and workmen. New counters are in, as well as new light fixtures. Pictures are hung. Furniture arrives in trickles – a side effect of COVID. I am grateful for all of it.
That’s quite the facial expression!
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It is!
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oooh good photo! He’s giving you a look see, too. 🙂
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He is! Thanks.
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It’s like he is saying “Do you mind?”
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He’s perched where the young eagle usually sits – that’s why I say he startled us both. Likely is saying “Do you mind?” while I was saying: “Hello, who are you?”
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Glad to know I’m not alone in talking to the birds!
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Not at all, lol!
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Wow, his look says he’s had the same week I had 🙂
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Ha ha ha. that bad, eh?
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It was a rough one–but quick turnaround, thank the Lord! 🙂
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Good to hear.
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AMEN!
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He’s beautiful! Yes, he is definitely checking you out!
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He is! Thanks.
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😉
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I love “unexpected” encounters with other species. I looked up Red tailed hawk range and their range covers most of North America from Canada to Mexico. I know they are very common down here.
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They are common here too, and there are many variations. I hadn’t seen this particular one before, but that doesn’t mean much really. Thanks Betty. The river never fails to surprise me.
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Great photo to accompany this enjoyable poem.
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Thanks LuAnne.
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I love your poem! I’ve had that experience with animal’s eyes myself.
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Thanks!
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