I looked up from washing dishes and there was a hawk sitting on the rail of our deck.
I have never seen one there before. I raced off to find my camera and, as quietly as I could, I removed the screen and opened the window. It didn’t notice the screen removal but flew up into our maple tree when I opened the window.
We tried to figure out what type of hawk it was using the pictures and a field guide, but only got as far as recognizing that it was immature. It is likely either a Sharp-shinned or Cooper’s hawk. Both common around here, but not in my front yard.
It made my day.
XingfuMama 
I certainly like your surprise visitor
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Nice, that you were able to get a few photos.
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Great job capturing the hawk!
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It was more luck than anything else. I am glad it hadn’t been too long since I washed the window. I sure hope it comes back.
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I’m not positive, but I think you’ve got a juvenile red-tailed. What a gorgeous photo! What an auspicious visitor.
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so regal!
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How cool!
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Cool captures of you surprise visitor!
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