This sharp-shinned hawk was either cooling its jets because it was overheated or it was pretending to be a piece of yard art to lure in an unsuspecting songbird. 😉 It stood in my backyard creek for a LONG time!
Sharp-shinned hawk cooling its jets: WWE #24
That’s a nice visitor to host in your backyard!
Yes, they are! They, and the larger Cooper’s hawks, are welcome visitors.