An Unsual Visitor

I was surprised this morning by a large blur overhead and a great commotion in some low trees. When I went to investigate, I found this lovely creature hunting squirrels that were hiding on an ivy-covered building.


A surprise guest, much less interested in me than I was in him (or her).

Does anyone know precisely what sort of hawk this is?

The Weather Outside is Frightful

larger version here

It's been snowing around here. I don't like snow but at least it is pretty.
This photo was taken about two hours before sunrise. It is a one second exposure.
 

You Are What You Eat

Around here the squirrels can be a bit nutty. They get used to humans and lose much of their fear. This leads to odd behaviors. I have seen squirrels do this in the trees but never like this, on the ground.


In spite of appearances, the little guy did not just come from the tree

It is very hard to avoid assigning human emotions to animals. I don't know if this squirrel was really having fun but it certainly looked that way.

I like squirrels, I think I will take more photos of them.