I went out to feed birds today and to my surprise one of my favorite birds, the hawk, visited me as well. It was so close, right by our lake, low in the trees. To my surprise a whole scene was about to unfold.
Around the hawk, blue jays and other birds began to squawk. The sounds were small at first, but grew got louder by the minute. Then the hawk moved to another branch, continuing this mysterious, silent quest. It was a beautiful dance. The birds were getting closer and real personal with the hawk. They did not like the hawk there in their territory. But the hawk didn't budge. It seemed to know well that it belonged there too but did not make a scene about it.
Then I saw the hawk dodge its head a few times to avoid being hit by a jay. The jay was in it's face! I was shocked that it stood its ground but also did not place harm back to the jay. Then I got nervous. What if the hawk was getting the babies of the other birds?? I had an inner dilemma. I would hate for the babies to be taking but the hawk needs to sustain itself as well.
The hawk moved in, closer and closer to the water. I followed, walking softly on the path through the trees. The jays were brave I tell you and made it known to the hawk that is was not welcome. But, the hawk was patient and brave as well and before I knew it, the hawk dived into the water, splashing around and then flew out with a fish!!!! It received the gift it wanted, just had to wait a bit to get it and take on some squawking. It was an all around happy moment, except for the fish.
What a lesson to ponder today from this hawk fiasco...Thank you hawk for visiting today and teaching us so much.
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