HAWKS!

One of the most amazing creatures over here in the Eastern part of the state are the birds of prey. With harvest in full swing, you are able to see many different kinds out hunting. Earlier, Jon photographed a Kestrel, but I forgot to load that photo on. The ones below were not afraid of the tractor Jon was in and as you can see, he was able to get pretty close to them. Hawks and falcons are very hard to tell apart, especially when they are young. We think this may be an immature red tail, but are not positive.

 Here, the young bird found a snack and devoured it in the field. Later, it sat around looking for more.

 This is a different bird as far as we know, and it also is devouring a snack on a 'stick'. The bird below is a totally different type. It's eye is dark instead of golden like the ones above. It also found something to munch on in the cut wheat.

Jon has had a great deal of fun watching these beautiful birds hunt each day. He has been especially impressed by their talons. In the photo of the bird on the fence post, you can see the birds legs and the immense feet. They are definitely a bird not to be trifled with!