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.
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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