I have held fast to my promise to take some time off but I have had some neat sightings.In my backyard yesterday I had one of our familar birds hanging around. One of our Red Shouldered Hawks hung out with me for awhile. We both looked at each other and as long as I did not move, the Hawks stayed put. He hung around for about 10 minutes.
Since I dont use feeders, I do not always see alot in my backyard. Over the past week, a female Anna's Hummingbird has come around a few times a day to feed at my wifes flowers. I got a few pictures today and I love the little calls they make.
However the really neat things was driving home from work, I went the long way and I saw a Great Horned Owl swoop down from the darkness and sieze a HArvest Mouse in the road. I stopped my truck and watched as the Owl held the mouse in his talons and would hop periodically. This lasted roughly 5 minutes before the Owl flew off carrying his prize. I also saw a rare and unique mammal, my first Mink. It darted across the road and though I only saw him briefly, no doubt as to what it was. Cool
