Cooper's Hawk Vs. Squirrel At The Bird Feeder

Bird Feeder

When a pair of the squirrels scooted up a nearby tree, things got testy, in an adversarial kind of way. Perched on a thin limb that gave it a great vantage point to observe the goings-on at the feeder was a meat-eater, a predator, a Cooper's hawk.

Backyard standoff ends in peaceful parting

Native Shrubs Attract Birds To Your Garden

Your Bird Feeder

Attracting birds to your garden has many benefits. Birds eat insects and add life, color, and song to your outdoor surroundings. Planting a few small trees and shrubs that provide food and shelter for birds will make your garden an avian paradise.

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Birds of a feather flock to these native shrubs