Take for example the COOPERS HAWK.When Bobbi Manian pointed out the midsized adult raptor perched up above the Well Drive tables,I was told it stayed there two hours prior. It was a good sighting, extended looks for a slowed down bird just enjoying the sights.Later, after I left Bobbi,I saw the Coopers descend rapidly to chase a flying Mourning Dove,unsuccessfully. Better looks of a lower perched bird gave me a winter's moment.
Also thanks to Bobbi, even the exotic figured in. Exotic as in species,three EUROPEAN GOLDFINCHES give some color to the winter stark landscape, feeding in the three Sweetgum trees by the West Island gazebo.They came down quickly and landed in the phragmites.
Though I missed it,Bobbi spotted the continuing BLACK HEADED GULL earlier ,seemingly on an irregular schedule now. It was seen in the water,never coming close to the western lakeshore.There's a photo by Bobbi ,in my other post.
A REDTAILED HAWK flew over, another winter hardy species.We always get to see that bird, always welcomed viewing in these slower winter days.
