I wasn’t the only birdwatcher in my backyard today!
This Red-shouldered Hawk landed on the Bark Butter branch (the perch where I take most of my bird pictures!) and carefully scoured the area for his next meal.
Every once in awhile, he would stretch out his talons, like he was preparing to snare some prey, which was pretty cool to watch.
Then he would continue gazing out over the yard.
Talk about a piercing stare! I love the eyes on these creatures!
Backyard Bird Nerd 
I think this might be a juvenile Coopers Hawk, which are fond of eating birds. I can see why that perch on your backyard might be attractive to a bird hunter!
He certainly was in hunting mode.. He is beautiful.
He was mesmerizing to watch. 🙂
Birds of prey are beautiful and lovely to observe, but it breaks my heart when they snatch a little bird.
I know…I just want them to perch and pose and then find their fast food elsewhere!
Wow – you are really getting some interesting new visitors! 🙂
I know, right!
Magnicient bird and shots Kathy, I guess the bird restaurant got a little quiet around there for a while with this fellow there.
It is indeed amazing how still everything quickly becomes when this fellow shows up!
Magnificent!
Wow Kathy! I’m sure he caused quite a commotion among the usual visitors to your garden?
He sure did!
Wonderful photos of this impressive bird!
He was indeed impressive!
Love the yellow feet! 😉 Gorgeous photos, Kathy!
I like the yellow feet too! 🙂
Handsome dude
He’s handsome and he knows it!
He sure looks serious. A beautiful bird.
Great captures of those piercing eyes, Kathy, great sighting!
I love this sequence!