WallaceRiver " ...a bit of a pervy voyeur "  More info | Sep 04, 2014 15:18 | #1 This young guy has been hanging around my feeders....I have seen the results, but today is the first time I've actually seen him drop in to have a look around. The bristle brushes were a misguided attempt on my part to make the feeders squirrel-proof   IMG_5669 Young Sharp Shinned Hawk by Wallace River, on Flickr2.  IMG_5665 Young Sharp Shinned Hawk by Wallace River, on Flickr3.  IMG_5659 Young Sharp Shinned Hawk by Wallace River, on FlickrIAN - Living life on the shores of the Wallace River in northern Nova Scotia, Canada :
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CDMOOSE Cream of the Crop  More info | Sep 04, 2014 15:52 | #2 The bird is perfect! Now, let's see how good you Photoshop skills are in turning those bristles into a branch. Still, birds are where you find them, so what the heck. BTW, mount your bird feeder on a length of 4" PVC and away from any trees; it's virtually squirrel proof. It's too big a diameter for them to get their arms around and too slippery to boot. Al
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Sep 04, 2014 16:01 | #3 CDMOOSE wrote in post #17135795 The bird is perfect! Now, let's see how good you Photoshop skills are in turning those bristles into a branch. Still, birds are where you find them, so what the heck. BTW, mount your bird feeder on a length of 4" PVC and away from any trees; it's virtually squirrel proof. It's too big a diameter for them to get their arms around and too slippery to boot. Al Thanks very much Al. My photoshop skills suck bigtime....I tried to get rid of that wire in the upper right, above the bird's shoulder, and gave up IAN - Living life on the shores of the Wallace River in northern Nova Scotia, Canada :
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Sep 04, 2014 16:36 | #4 Fantastic Ian, It looks identical to our sparrowhawk.. Queens Royal Hussars
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Sep 04, 2014 16:40 | #5 Same bird I think, Jason.....thanks! IAN - Living life on the shores of the Wallace River in northern Nova Scotia, Canada :
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Pondrader "now I'm no rocket scientist but I do get a shot or two"  16,028 posts Gallery: 2548 photos Best ofs: 5 Likes: 57084 Joined Aug 2012 Location: Minden, Ontario, Canada More info | Sep 04, 2014 17:03 | #6 Lol maybe give him a wack with that brush and tell him to hunt some where else. I have one every fall myself. He should be along soon I would suppose Jeff ........, 7D, 70-300L, 100-400LII
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bigjohninva Goldmember  2,206 posts Likes: 16 Joined Apr 2012 More info | Sep 04, 2014 17:40 | #7 That is a good catch. Bigjohninva
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2n10 Cream of the Crop More info | Sep 04, 2014 19:21 | #8 Very nice Ian.
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Sep 04, 2014 19:57 | #9 2n10 wrote in post #17136157 Very nice Ian. If I remember right a Sparrowhawk is a Kestrel. You look to have a Sharp-shinned Hawk. Ah, you are right John, thanks for that. Jason, you still here? IAN - Living life on the shores of the Wallace River in northern Nova Scotia, Canada :
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Pondrader wrote in post #17135951 Lol maybe give him a wack with that brush and tell him to hunt some where else. I have one every fall myself. He should be along soon I would suppose I'm OK with him here John, he has to live too. He'll move on before long. bigjohninva wrote in post #17135991 That is a good catch. Thanks John! IAN - Living life on the shores of the Wallace River in northern Nova Scotia, Canada :
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Eastcoast Goldmember  More info | Sep 04, 2014 20:35 | #11 Ha, good one Ian. John
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nc_killie Senior Member 615 posts Likes: 387 Joined Jul 2008 Location: Scottish borders More info | Sep 04, 2014 23:20 | #12 Great capture of teh bird, love the colours and sutartion - pity about the perch and background - opportunity for setting up some nice artistic perches!
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budcam Goldmember  More info | Sep 05, 2014 04:57 | #13 Ian love the curiosity look of the little fella, and well done. Dan
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Pondrader "now I'm no rocket scientist but I do get a shot or two" 16,028 posts Gallery: 2548 photos Best ofs: 5 Likes: 57084 Joined Aug 2012 Location: Minden, Ontario, Canada More info | Sep 05, 2014 06:12 | #14 Mmm Then I would suggest removing the Brush as its not the best BG Jeff ........, 7D, 70-300L, 100-400LII
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Sep 05, 2014 06:36 | #15 Great eye colours. Canon R6 II, RF 800mm.
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