Weekly Yard Report

[lady_branwyn]

The leaves of the clematis on the lamp post are turning black. Probably a fungal disease. Strange since it has been dry the last few weeks. That plant has been there for twenty years without any problems.
A young red-tailed hawk has been hanging around our yard. We first spotted him yesterday, and he was perched on the back fence this morning. Not in the least bit frightened of us. I am tempted to put raw meat out for him, but he needs to learn to feed himself. A photo of our handsome visitor.

Comments

[shirebound]

What a stunning, regal-looking bird.

[lady_branwyn]

Of course I was thinking "The Eagles! The Eagles!" :D

[sillimarilli]

That is a handsome fellow. How can you tell he's a juvenile?

Too bad about the clematis. Fungal infections are a pain. Will you be able to get rid of it, do you think?

[lady_branwyn]

I suspected he was a youngster because he seemed fluffy and chubby (for a hawk), but people who know more about birds told me that juveniles have that barring on their tail feathers. When they are adults, their tails are plain red (hence the name).
I am hoping that we have a cold winter to kill off the fungus on the clematis.