Northwest Wanderer Posted April 23, 2014 Share #1  Posted April 23, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) This hawk was in the process of trying to kill a Mourning Dove () when my wife noticed the event and ran to stop the slaughter. The dove is alive and healing in a cage until it is able to fly again. Notice the white feathers of the hawks beak and feet. It was very upset that we spoiled its evening meal and sat in a nearby tree to protest. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/225765-sharp-shinned-hawk/?do=findComment&comment=2573735'>More sharing options...
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Photoskeptic Posted April 23, 2014 Share #2 Â Posted April 23, 2014 Nice shot. I've got one in my neighborhood. He can have all the mourning doves he wants. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwest Wanderer Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share #3 Â Posted April 23, 2014 You're funny Hank. Â My wife enjoys seeing the doves. When she saw the hawk going for the kill. I knew I'd be nursing an injured bird if it survived the attack. Of course the dove is looking like it will be a house quest for a few days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted April 23, 2014 Share #4 Â Posted April 23, 2014 That's a great shot. It is reminiscent of an Audubon painting. Â But, hey, a hawk's gotta make a living too. This one is looking kind of hungry--probably even has little ones in the nest waiting for a meal. (Feeling guilty yet?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted April 23, 2014 Share #5 Â Posted April 23, 2014 Quite lovely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwest Wanderer Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share #6 Â Posted April 23, 2014 Thank you Brent & Stuart. Â My wife believes in saving everything. She does not understand natures way. Last winter a moose decided to eat one of our willow trees. My wife was heading out the door with a baseball bat to send the moose on its way. Luckily I stopped her in time before the moose showed her who the boss was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iduna Posted April 23, 2014 Share #7 Â Posted April 23, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Bill, Â terrific shot and so is the story. Rescue and danger, life is fragile. . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted April 23, 2014 Share #8 Â Posted April 23, 2014 Bill, Â A great picture. Shades of Roger Tory Peterson. Â Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted April 24, 2014 Share #9  Posted April 24, 2014 Thank you Brent & Stuart. My wife believes in saving everything. She does not understand natures way. Last winter a moose decided to eat one of our willow trees. My wife was heading out the door with a baseball bat to send the moose on its way. Luckily I stopped her in time before the moose showed her who the boss was.  Sounds to me like maybe it was lucky for the moose you stopped her. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
platypus Posted April 24, 2014 Share #10 Â Posted April 24, 2014 That is a beautiful photograph and a poignant little story. The hawk probably deserved to be allowed to have it's dove, but it's a difficult thing to watch for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Taylor Posted April 24, 2014 Share #11 Â Posted April 24, 2014 An excellent shot and great story, Â hank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted April 24, 2014 Share #12 Â Posted April 24, 2014 Bill, Â Last summer, we had a Golden Hawk standing on the railing of our deck eating a bird (I couldn't tell the species because he had it pretty well taken care of). He was taking his time but left before I got my camera. Â Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwest Wanderer Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share #13 Â Posted April 24, 2014 Thanks everyone. The hawk was a beautiful bird but I'd prefer it if it would kill & eat in a different location. They hunt my pastures for field mice and ground nesting birds and that's fine. Â The dove looks to be doing well. I'd like to think it could be released in a day or two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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