Red-tailed Hawk pursuing a Golden Eagle (observation is for the eagle). Incredible size comparison; the usually large looking Red-tail looks like a tiny hawk.
Park City mountain trails, Utah.
Photo 1:
A Blue Jay Screamed At Me
I heard a blue jay screaming. Looked out my window & could not see Frick. But I saw a jay not just yelling but also darting towards the owl house then breaking away at the last moment. When I went outside the jay flew off. Frick was peering out a bit back from the opening. He is usually chill but looks a bit perturbed this time.
Hey Jay, karma's a bitch. Blue jays are on the menu for screech owls, usually taken at night while sleeping.
Photo 2:
Funky Feathers
You have some serious bedhead going on top there. But at least I can see more of your eyes for once. Frick has the best stink eye around.
Removed out of a garage on an animal control call. Approx. 2.5 to 3 feet long. Surprisingly calm during a photo session before release nearby. Walton County, Georgia ©www.williamwisephoto.com
Video footage: https://www.inaturalist.org/posts/66068-plain-bellied-watersnake-glamour-photo-session
Spider buddy has made a home in the window. Now it's a black window spider.
Shoo Fly Ranch
6mm TBL
has metallic detail on dorsal and bilateral of
abdomen
Specimens were sedated using carbon dioxide for measurement and closer observation before live release