Here are a couple photos DJ sent of a hawk he's seen around his place the past few days:

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It's a Mississippi Kite, Ictinia mississippiensis.  Here's a Wiki about them if you're interested:

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I've never seen one before, and I think it's pretty cool that he's got them hanging around.   :)

He asked me to post these, since he isn't going to have a chance to post in the next couple days.  He also promises some better photos when he gets a chance to take them.   :)

Best,

George

Why does that look like a pigeon?

I thought sure this would be a hockey post! ;D

But great pics.

Joe

Melissa wrote on Jun 10^th, 2010 at 11:03am:

Why does that look like a pigeon?

Well, they do look something like a biggish pigeon, LOL.   ;)  Here's a photo from the Ohio DNR:

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Look closely at DJ's second photo--you can see the hooked beak. 

Best,

George 

I was going to say - I would NOT want to be on the business end of that beak.

George wrote on Jun 10^th, 2010 at 11:17am:

Melissa wrote on Jun 10th, 2010 at 11:03am: Why does that look like a pigeon? Well, they do look something like a biggish pigeon, LOL.   ;)  Here's a photo from the Ohio DNR: START PRINTPAGEMultimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to or END PRINTPAGE Look closely at DJ's second photo--you can see the hooked beak.  Best, George

Ah, ok, I see it.  It's funny though how his pics look like a pigeon, LOL

We have a hawk's nest in an oak tree in our yard,  We've had a pair of hawks living in our neighbor's tree for the past few years.  I think they produced a baby or two, and I think one of those babies are producing a new baby in my oak tree!  I sure hope so!  Mama or Papa hawk flies in bringing supper (usually a baby squirrel or something) and feeds the baby hawk(s).  It's fascinating just to watch.

I'm not sure exactly what hawk type these birds are, but they are quite big.  All I know is that one of them likes to perch on the luggage rack of our Ford Explorer, and poop all over the car!

They are gorgeous and I love to watch them

Sandy

Melissa wrote on Jun 10^th, 2010 at 11:03am:

Why does that look like a pigeon?

LOL...that is EXACTLY what I said.  We have two that roost up on the light pole in our yard.  The other day, Brandon pointed up and said, "look Mommy, hawks!"  I looked and they were, umm, doing the " bird tango"...LOL  P.S. They LOVE to taunt the cat next door (who has made my flower bed its poo box *&$&@*&#($)...maybe they'll take it away the next time they swoop down!

George, we we didn't know what it was, other than, "the fat-looking-pigeon-bird", we knew you would help us out!!  Thanks buddy!! 

:)

Funny you should mention that it looked like a pidgeon Mel.  I thought it looked like a large dove.

ok
this is must something between
a hawk with a low self esteem
and a pigeon with an attitude :D

That's it. His name is Walter.

Melissa wrote on Jun 10^th, 2010 at 11:03am:

Why does that look like a pigeon?

Here's what a pigeon should look like....
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"Boy ah say boy!

That aint no chicken. Thats a dawg with a rubber glove on his head."

Foghorn Leghorn