This Red-Shouldered Hawk is perched on a palm tree just over the fence in the open space.
I often see these majestic birds of prey soar high overhead or perch like this on tree branches. Its rising, whistled kee-rah is a distinctive sound. They hunt small mammals, amphibians, and reptiles.
I hope he’s looking for his next meal…he’s the very real definition of hawk-eye!
On a side note, could the sky BE any bluer? I think not.
(PS All photo credit to Enchanted Seashells)
Enchanted Seashells | Princess Rosebud 
We had one of these big guys cruising over our woods this morning. I’m surprised they never try to get any of the many (MANY!) Mourning Doves who live here. I think maybe it’s because they don’t like to come so close to where people live, though they don’t mind stopping in our driveway to chow down. They are beautiful and that’s a very good picture.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you! I love my raptors. The ones around here definitely love to dine on doves.
LikeLike