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Hawks in the backyard

We were privileged to have two different hawks in the backyard last week. Harry noticed a large bird eating a squirrel in our white pine tree (Pinus strobus). It was snowing and my view was limited. However, this photo shows the brownish belly band that helped us identify it as a red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis). This is the first time we’ve seen one in the backyard.

Red-tailed hawk detail

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Another reason to be thankful

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, and this year I have an additional reason to be thankful.  In April of this year, Kentucky had 35 certified Monarch Waystations. We now have 95. That’s nearly triple – an impressive increase! This change is largely due to the work of the Lexington Chapter of Wild Ones and The Garden Club of Kentucky.

The count includes private gardens as well as Waystations that have been created at schools, churches and other public places. This is the Waystation at Shaker Village.

Monarch Waystation at Shaker Village KY
Monarch Waystation at Shaker Village Kentucky

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