Camera Critters, Raven's Wordzzle, and Melli's Dragon Hunt

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It's time for another Camera Critters post. Our charming host is Misty of Misty's Musings where her "dogs keep her sane." Each week we post photos of our favorite camera critters. You just never know what you will find! To check out other participants playing this week or to sign up and join in the fun yourself click on the icon to the left and tell Misty Carletta sent you.

I found this hawk the same day I was discovering covered bridges and quilt barns. As we rounded a bend on the two lane rural road a new mown field of hay was to the right and we could see the hawk sitting near the road. I was sure as we pulled to a stop he would fly away. Yet he stayed and rather calmly let me take pictures. Seems he had a bit of unknown prey to protect.

Intent On His Prey
Calling To Another

I had heard and saw another hawk fly to a nearby tree. It took me some time to find it. Look closely at the center of the photo. They both called to each other as I watched.

He Listens Intently
Don't you wish you could turn your head around like that?

Finally he got tired of my attention and flew to a tree at the other end of the field. I was surprised my camera could capture him at the distance. The photo isn't clear and crisp but my camera did capture a memory I won't soon forget.