There was quite a bit of activity at the feeders this afternoon. A lot of the regulars (like these birds below) stopped by for some food.
But when they all scattered and scurried away at the same time, it could only mean one thing…the arrival of this handsome, hungry Red-shouldered Hawk.
He perched for a few minutes, scanning the backyard in search of an easy meal, but ended up leaving lunch-less.
And as soon as he flew off…
…all the regulars resumed their afternoon eating!
Backyard Bird Nerd 
Hi Kathy, such a great lunch bunch of birds!! That hawk does look pretty scary! 😮
The Hawks are fascinating to watch…although I am always hoping they find their food elsewhere!
Hi Kathy thanks for sharing these wonderful photos! I am so impressed with the hawk ones, beautiful powerful bird! Thanks again.
Beautiful and powerful are indeed good words to describe him!
All beautifully captured!