The Neighborhood Sharpie

Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus)

Include Wordless Wednesday in your flight pattern today.

Comments

Ken said…
Nice photo of the birdie. I wonder what it's looking at.
10:27 PM, February 17, 2009
Dianne - Bunny Trails said…
How beautiful! Stunning composition. :D
10:27 PM, February 17, 2009
Anonymous said…
Raptors are such magnificent birds. They are fascinating to watch, but I wouldn't want to trade diets.
11:50 PM, February 17, 2009
NickTay said…
Ooohhh....nice shot
12:01 AM, February 18, 2009
Robin said…
What a beauty, and beautifully composed!
12:18 AM, February 18, 2009
Anonymous said…
Lovely hawk! We have a few of those here in Niger as well, but they never stick around long enough for me to have an excuse not to dust, lol! Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment. Scrolling down your site, I found my way back to Esmé's blog again!

Do you have any connection with Africa, Pamela?

Greetings from Niger,
Esther
12:27 AM, February 18, 2009
MaR said…
Gorgeous shot and composition!!!
Happy ww :)
12:47 AM, February 18, 2009
Anonymous said…
A short rest to travel a longer journey ahead :)
2:56 AM, February 18, 2009
darkfoam said…
lovely photo! you take some good ones.
3:12 AM, February 18, 2009
Anonymous said…
what a great shot!

happy WW!
3:16 AM, February 18, 2009
Anonymous said…
Great photo...

Happy WW!!!
4:06 AM, February 18, 2009
Beth F said…
Great shot, so well composed. Happy WW.
4:10 AM, February 18, 2009
Mojo said…
That is fabulous! Either you were using a really long lens, or that's one very focused bird. Unusual to find one so close to the ground perched like that. Usually they're up where they can command a wider view. Lucky you!
4:47 AM, February 18, 2009
Unknown said…
That's a fantastic shot! Happy WWW! :)
5:13 AM, February 18, 2009
Rasmenia said…
That is a very beautiful & serene photo - also, I love your photo header. It's just beautiful.

Happy WW to you!
5:18 AM, February 18, 2009
Indrani said…
Wow! Lucky capture! None of them sit still for me. :)
5:46 AM, February 18, 2009
Anonymous said…
Lovely!
6:46 AM, February 18, 2009
Anonymous said…
Very nice picture!
7:22 AM, February 18, 2009
Ingrid said…
I never saw such a bird ! It's beautiful !
7:55 AM, February 18, 2009
Anonymous said…
But can you color with that Sharpie?
9:05 AM, February 18, 2009
Anonymous said…
Nice shot of a beautiful bird. Pls visit my 1st WW!
9:15 AM, February 18, 2009
Unknown said…
Pamela that's beautiful! I am so impressed with what your point and shoot can do! I never had luck with birds until getting the SLR.
9:31 AM, February 18, 2009
Robyn Jones said…
This is a great picture....It is probably hunting my chihuahua.....LOL!
10:06 AM, February 18, 2009
Anonymous said…
"Here Kitty Kitty."
10:16 AM, February 18, 2009
A Gilmore Girls Fan said…
That is beautifully taken. That birdie sure did let you get close didn't it?

Happy WW!
11:19 AM, February 18, 2009
Quarantine Hobby said…
Wow, beautiful picture! S/he looks very intent on something.
11:30 AM, February 18, 2009
Tina said…
That's a cool picture, the Hawk looks so majestic...
Great shot!
And thanks a lot for stopping by at my WW :-)

Happy WW!
11:39 AM, February 18, 2009
Anonymous said…
Great photo.

Now that's a neighborhood watch program.
12:25 PM, February 18, 2009
MarmiteToasty said…
wow, what a brill photo....love it..

x
2:44 PM, February 18, 2009
Anonymous said…
OOHh what a neat picture!! i so love birdie pics!
5:49 PM, February 18, 2009
Anonymous said…
Great photo. We have hawks here but I am not sure if we have that kind. We also have ravens out back and I worry about the chickens now and then, but so far no trouble.
7:24 PM, February 18, 2009
Terri said…
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11:02 PM, February 18, 2009
Terri said…
That's a beautiful shot, Pamela. We have a Cooper's hawk that visits our neighborhood on occasion (and usually manages to nab a songbird or two). Hope I can get as clear a shot next time.
11:04 PM, February 18, 2009
Jeanette said…
Gday Pamela.. Nice photo you have captured of the hawk sitting on the fence..
3:00 AM, February 19, 2009
storyteller said…
Wonderful!
Hugs and blessings,
7:17 AM, February 19, 2009
Anonymous said…
Pam true what they say about the Hawk but what got my eye was the dust will wait Neat wish I knew more about how to do stuff like that
8:44 AM, February 19, 2009
Desert Songbird said…
Great capture, Pamela. Did you get up close, or did you use a really great zoom?
10:15 AM, February 19, 2009
Junebug said…
Will you send that hawk over to your daughter's house to watch her neighbor's son? And maybe peck his eyes out?
1:31 PM, February 19, 2009
A Spot of T said…
Gorgeous photo! We get hawks here and they drive the Robins insane getting into their nests. It's a bit heartbreaking to sit on the deck and see one go after a nest with baby Robins in it. Nature sucks sometimes. But not when Hawks are sitting on fences like this. Hawks are gorgeous like this!
7:45 PM, February 19, 2009
Anonymous said…
I recall a picture on someones blog very similar to this one. I love the photo. Very nice shot.
9:24 PM, February 19, 2009
Carla said…
What a beauty!
6:30 AM, February 20, 2009
Anonymous said…
I have never seen one of those before. Do you have Red Headed Woodpeckers? We have a tree that is almost dead because of them pecking at it so much.

Great picture!
10:00 AM, February 20, 2009
Heart of Rachel said…
It's a lovely bird with a tough and determined aura.
6:38 AM, February 21, 2009
Wendster said…
That is a GREAT photo
5:06 PM, February 23, 2009
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