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DJ's Hawk
Jun 10^th, 2010 at 10:24am

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.

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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: DJ's Hawk Reply #1 - Jun 10^th, 2010 at 11:03am Why does that look like a pigeon?
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Re: DJ's Hawk
Reply #3 - Jun 10^th, 2010 at 11:17am

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. Wink

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.

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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: DJ's Hawk Reply #4 - Jun 10^th, 2010 at 11:51am I was going to say - I would NOT want to be on the business end of that beak.
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Re: DJ's Hawk
Reply #5 - Jun 10^th, 2010 at 12:02pm

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

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. Wink

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.

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George

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

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Re: DJ's Hawk
Reply #6 - Jun 10^th, 2010 at 1:25pm

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

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Re: DJ's Hawk
Reply #7 - Jun 10^th, 2010 at 4:23pm

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!!

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Linda_Howell CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Do not feed the Moderators Posts: 11927 Santa Maria, Ca. Gender:	Re: DJ's Hawk Reply #8 - Jun 10^th, 2010 at 7:32pm Funny you should mention that it looked like a pidgeon Mel. I thought it looked like a large dove.
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black CH.com Old Timer Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 347 Greece,Athens Gender:	Re: DJ's Hawk Reply #9 - Jun 11^th, 2010 at 8:44am ok this is must something between a hawk with a low self esteem and a pigeon with an attitude
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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: DJ's Hawk Reply #10 - Jun 11^th, 2010 at 9:32am That's it. His name is Walter.
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BobG CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Posts: 6422 St. George, UT Gender:	Re: DJ's Hawk Reply #11 - Jun 11^th, 2010 at 5:50pm 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.... Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or
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