I know the following statement may not set well with some people, but I'm just going to be honest. I HATE squirrels. They dig up and eat my flower bulbs. They empty my bird feeders in minutes, and they ravage my vegetable garden. To me, they are nothing more than rats with furry tails. Unfortunately, there is nothing I can do about the havoc they wreak in my yard.
We can't shoot them - I can't risk putting poison out for them - and humane traps just leave me with the problem of what to do with a growling, writhing, pissed off creature that may or may not carry rabies.
So imagine my delight when 'my' hawk visits the neighborhood. He only comes a few times a year - maybe that whole migration thing - but when he comes, the squirrel buffet is open! When the furry rats realize the hawk is in town, they hide and my garden is safe. But, there are always a few slow ones, and Mr. Hawk has his fill before stretching back into the recliner to enjoy the scenery.
Below is a series of pictures my son took last week during one of Mr. Hawk's meals. There is even a picture of Mr. Hawk complaining because my son got a little to close to his plate.
Isn't Mother Nature wonderful :)
I love the last picture! We have an ongoing battle between the squirrels and the blue jays, who kind of pick on each other to keep the numbers down. Hopefully your friend will stick around for a few days.
ReplyDeleteIs your being this morbid a side effect of your meeting yesterday?
ReplyDeleteCharisse, you may be on to something :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I had no idea they could take down a squirrel! Your son took some great shots.
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