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July 9, 2015
I was in South Carolina visiting family when Jay called. "They're flying everywhere!" he exclaimed. "What? The hawks?" I replied. Then Jay: "No! Feathers! I'll call you back. I need to hang up so I can take pictures!" And so I missed the great food fight. But here are Jay's photos.
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It all started when Susi jumped up onto the patio window sill and began intently watching the activity taking place on top of the patio wall. Feathers were raining down all over the patio, as one of the young hawks eagerly plucked the bird that would become his breakfast. Before he could finish this task, one of his siblings joined him, ostensibly to observe.
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Here are Jay's photos that tell the story of what he and Susi actually saw.
Feathers were flying everywhere!
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"Hey Bro, where'd you come from?"
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"You can watch, but don't touch my food!"
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"Hmmm. I think he needs help."
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"I'll just slide over here a little closer."
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"Get... Away... From... Here...!!!
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... and the thief makes his move! Fight! Fight!
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And the thief has it...I think, as hawk#1 flies off on right.
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July 12, 2015
This little cooplet posed for me in the cypress tree today. These photos make me think of Slats, Rufous' very first fledgling.
Continue to Chapter 22: Surprises and Flight
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