I went out this morning to see what I could find. It was cold and foggy, and I didn't see or hear any birds. But I thought I'd at least see a squirrel that I could take a photo of for my first taxon of the year.
When I got to the backyard, I startled a hawk on the ground and it flew off to a nearby oak tree. I was only able to get one photo before it left the yard.
I wasn't sure whether it was a Cooper's or Sharp-shinned hawk, but it was quickly IDed on iNat as a sharp-shinned.
This was not only the first taxon on my big year yard list - it was also a lifer for the yard! #493
We have several of these squirrels in our yard. They are native to the eastern US, but are quite happy to live here in northern Idaho.
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This hawk was on the ground in our backyard when I startled it.
It flew to a nearby tree, but then flew off before I could get a better picture. It was carrying some type of prey.
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