[Bristol-Birds] Cooper's Hawk a bit unsettled from changes in her landscape
- From: "Wallace Coffey" <jwcoffey@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Bristol-birds" <bristol-birds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:53:24 -0400
I was out early this morning looking over limbs that were blown
down in my yard from yesterday's 6:30 p.m. storm and to asses
damages. We got a few really large limbs -- even one in my driveway
which fell across our car but only broke the mirror off the Honda
Accord.
The best part of the storm was that Carolyn and I were
out to dinner with Rick Knight and Mike Poe at the peak of its
furry.
Cooper's Hawk came out quickly today on my arrival in her domain
and was cackling loudly. Her voice filled the woods. This is
the first time I've heard the typical voice of the species from her.
I checked the tall White Pine nest tree but could see no problems.
Everything appears in order. Her nest is so high there is little
that could strike the nest and from above. Maybe she is a little
unsettled from the changes in her usually landscape and tree crowns.
She again perched on the large dead limb she was resting on when
I discovered her nest tree last Tuesday while I was talking on the
phone with Mike Poe. She otherwise remained calm and watched
me as I walked about the driveway.
I feel fortunate that I apparently now know where one of her
favorite, if not most preferred, perches is located and that it is in
full and easy view from the driveway entrance to our house.
There is a certain warm and fuzzy feeling from knowing she chose
our yard to nest and has grown accustom to us.
There are so many trees down in the Bristol area that my tree guy can't
get to us until next week. Other than my car hidden under the leaves
of the big limb, it will only be an eyesore for a few days --- nothing
more and nothing less.
When I get a chance, I'll inspect the area below her nest tree and
hope I find no casualties or fatalities from her nest.
All of this reminds me of the storm that tore up this and that around
the yard of Ed and Michelle Talbott near Grundy, a couple of years
ago. Strange how you remember friends during these small
and minor events. People in the Midwest can tell you about big
and major damage. Mercy! Bless them all.
Let's go birding......
Wallace Coffey
Bristol, TN
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