Connie's Corner

A Crashing

Wow, I'm just sitting here at the computer when bang, this huge bird, a hawk I think, crashed into the window. Even though I reacted quickly all I could see was a wing span and small birds flying everywhere.

Apparently, according to information I looked up on the web, hawks, especially Cooper Hawks are attracted to bird feeders...for the birds, not the seeds. My feeder has been hanging in the same spot for many many years and I've never seen that before.

I dashed outside right away but it was eerily quiet. No birds, no hawk, nothing. The web info says I may have to take down the feeder for awhile until the hawk quits stalking it, a week probably. I do have shrubs (within 2 feet) of the feeder for protection. It was almost dark and I guess feeding time for everyone. I'll see what happens in the morning.

until next time...c