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We were sitting on a playground bench enjoying the children playing in the fountains, and watching a cute baby sparrow hopping in front of us.
In a moment, a large red-tailed hawk swooped down, grabbed the sparrow, and took him up to the tree you see above. You can see some of the remains of the sparrow in the hawk’s claws.
The next day, I went back to the area and though I didn’t see the hawk again, a birder told me that the children’s playground was a regular part of that hawk’s territory.
Marine Park Playground
Brooklyn, New York
Awesome creature. I saw one in Sunset Park a while back. Amazing photo.
I almost drove into a hawk who overestimated his carrying capability with a squirrel…
Hence the origin of the flying squirrel.
https://youtu.be/_QbeNSatFFo
🤔 ……i hope Ethel isn’t reading your writings, Jack.
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Wish you a pleasent day.
LOL!!!
At first I had no idea what you were talking about, but then I played the video!