Hawk Perch in Lavender

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Hawk Perch in Lavender

Hawk Perch in Lavender

Formidable, particularly to a mouse!               Hawk Perch in Lavender Here he is, using the perch as it was intended!  Hawks are important in rodent control in our lavender and vineyard. This is probably a Red-Tailed Hawk, or Swainson’s Hawk, and he eats a lot of gophers.

Vineyard Work

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Vineyard Work

Vineyard Work

Black-shouldered Kite                 Vineyard Work A new visitor was on the hawk’s perch this morning, a formidable predator!  He (and I think it is a he) is a little smaller than the Swainson’s hawk who usually perches on this branch, but I am sure that he is every… Read more »