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August 09, 2025  •  2 Comments

 SHARPIE -  A Sharp-shinned Hawk comes hunting in our yard. Sharp-shinned Hawks, called Sharpies, are regular visitors to backyard feeders - attracted there to prey on songbirds visiting the feeders. They are the smallest hawk in North America and prey on birds up to the size of a dove or quail.

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Bill(non-registered)
Nice photo. Your backyard is amazing.
John M Poltrack(non-registered)
Gives new meaning to the term "bird feeder". Great photo, such a beautiful creature.
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