a real cut up

[ceagle]

Today, cut up a bunch more dead wood. There's so much of it around. Been doing this when it's cool enough for months.

Today I was using the chain saw. Suddenly, a peregrine falcon (or maybe a juvenile redtailed hawk) started to land on the fence about 8 feet away, but then when he/she saw I was still moving, they retreated... to another position about 30 feet away... and just, watched me.

Then I went in the house.. and saw them poking around in the dead wood pile (for bugs?) .. and then in the bushes.

I didn't know what they wanted, so I started the hose running in case they were thirsty. Did not see 'em go for a drink or a bath though. They hung around about 40 minutes. I haven't checked the photos yet (I don't think I got great ones bcuz I was trying not to scare them away).. but if any turned out okay I'll post 'em eventually.

Comments

[mondhasen.livejournal.com]

Must have have dropped by to check in on you ;o)

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

heh, yes... maybe a distant relative visiting in town! :D

[warphammer.livejournal.com]

Juvie redtails looooove woodpiles and fallen branches for bugs.

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

That does seem more likely... I didn't think we had pergrines in this area, unless it was an escaped falconer's bird. Will work on getting the pictures off my phone and camera soon. Great hearing from ya!

[austin-dern.livejournal.com]

Aw, excellent! I can't say I've ever seen a coati rooting around my place.

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

:D !

Maybe so, but you will see one on the cover of Ranger Rick magazine this month ^v^

[mishicougar.livejournal.com]

Very cool! Hope your photos turned out.

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

Thanks a bunch, Mishi! ^v^
I took three videos and two turned out okay, ... I just havta get them off the phone and edit 'em down to some good stills.