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HAB911

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29. Great catch with the Hawk

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Original post)

Mon Apr 15, 2024, 12:17 PM

Apr 2024

one of our Hawks flew directly over us recently with a 3' snake in his claws. We cringed at the thought he might have lost grip and both of us would have have had heart attacks.

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Saturday in the park (cherry blossoms, bluebells, and a snake-dangling hawk!) [View all] Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 OP

Beautiful shots. Do you know what kind of tree that is with the thorns? flying_wahini Apr 2024 #1

Thanks! Honey locust. Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 #4

We have a couple of those thorn trees, gotta be careful riding your bike around them Walleye Apr 2024 #9

Looks to me like a honey locust Goonch Apr 2024 #6

its a thorney subject. AllaN01Bear Apr 2024 #7

Chiming bells, bleeding hearts, & three budding trees, oh my! CrispyQ Apr 2024 #2

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 #5

Where we live in Oregon, the flowering trees are EVERYWHERE. calimary Apr 2024 #22

Sounds pretty! I wish I could see it. -nt CrispyQ Apr 2024 #27

What we have here is an abundant display of Spring at her finest! Thank you, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2024 #3

Thanks and you're welcome! Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 #11

ohm myyy AllaN01Bear Apr 2024 #8

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 #12

A little bit of everything and I enjoyed the camera walk. 🙏 Deuxcents Apr 2024 #10

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 #13

Bluebells--wonderful! Bayard Apr 2024 #14

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 #17

Thank you for these beautiful super-clear pictures. people Apr 2024 #15

Thanks and you're welcome! Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 #18

Enjoying these JudyM Apr 2024 #16

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 #19

Even better, what a novel surprise on closer look. JudyM Apr 2024 #23

Wonderful collection! pandr32 Apr 2024 #20

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 #24

I love Lancaster! Thanks so much for sharing this. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Apr 2024 #21

Thanks and you're welcome! Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 #25

Fantastic photos wendyb-NC Apr 2024 #26

Thanks and you're welcome! Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 #28

Great catch with the Hawk HAB911 Apr 2024 #29

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 #30

lol HAB911 Apr 2024 #31