I looked out on our back lawn and
all I could see was a circle of feathers
newly plucked from an unwilling victim
of a hawk or kestrel who was hungry.
I didn't see the sudden attack and death
of a small bird sitting on our lawn peacefully,
but the evidence was there as the larger bird
picked at the small carcass now de-feathered.
Eating with gusto and warily looking for
anyone wanting to disturb his dinner,
filled he finally flew away to a nearby wall
with the remains of his fresh meat capture.
Nature is sometimes very sad, but apparently what happened in your yard is nature doing what it's supposed to do. I still feel sad for the victim.
ReplyDeletePoor little unsuspecting birdie. I hate it when that happens, but happen it must.
ReplyDeleteOh dear. But I guess as Linda said nature is doing what it is supposed to do. I do like the photo of the bird sitting on the wall.
ReplyDeleteThat kestrel (or hawk) is a beautiful bird. It's sad to see a cute bird killed, but unfortunately, the larger bird has to eat.
ReplyDeleteYuk.
ReplyDeleteYup a raptor left the calling card and I wish I knew which kind that is.. but I am not good with hawks yet...
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