Hawk or Owl??

I think this is a Hawk but Margaret thinks it is a Owl.  She thinks it is an Owl because it can turn it head around but I think a lot of birds can do that.  It has a long beak which I don’t believe an Owl has a long beak and an Owl has bigger eyes.  Does anyone have an opinion?

Wild life

Yesterday, March 11, 2009 I saw the first Hummingbird of the year.  I had a feeder out since January since I read that sometimes they stay during the winter this far south.  I wasn’t able to get a picture of this Hummingbird but I am sure he was a scout and will be back with more of them.

 

I did manage to get a picture of a Squirrel and some Carolina Wrens sharing the bird seed that I toss from the inside birds.

And a pictures of a Cardinal sitting in the tree near by waiting his turn or maybe he was already full and was just waiting for some fresh seed.

Golden Breasted Hawk

I have been seeing this Hawk fly around the house for the past couple of weeks but I have never been quick enough with my camera to get a picture.  He doesn’t stay in one spot very long but I got him today.

I looked on Google to see if I could find the name of this Hawk but couldn’t find anything so I am taking it for granted that he is a new species and I get to name him.  Until I find out other wise, this Hawk is called “ Golden Breasted Big Hawk that hangs around Bill’s house”, I will call him Goldie for short.  He is really a beautiful bird especially when he is in flight.