Scott-

Your RT Hawk is not the only hungry, unsuccessful raptor at Lake
Jacomo. Yesterday we watched an immature Sharp-shinned Hawk from
the BAS Library windows. He so telegraphed his presence, that all
the feeders were empty for a good 10 minutes before he finally flew
into view. Then he allowed himself to be routed not once, but
three times in a row from the same tree by a squirrel. I've never
seen a "furry bird" run at a hawk before, much less get the best of
him over and over. Its certainly the first time I have EVER rooted
for a squirrel to win. However, I felt a bit guilty as he flew off
without even seeing a bird to strike at. Anne commented that the
Sharpie was so small, she doubted that he would live thru the
winter. (especially if his hunting skills didn't improve drastically. )

Linda Byrd
Independence, MO

On Dec 21, 2007, at 3:47 PM, Scott Laurent wrote:

> I was birding Lake Jacomo in Jackson County near Kansas City, MO.
> I was watching a mixed flock of Gadwall and Mallards when they
> startled. I then saw a Red-Tailed Hawk in the water holding a male
> Gadwall under water for no more than 15-20 seconds. I am confident
> of the identification of both birds. The Red-tailed flew away when
> the male Gadwall escaped (or was released). The Gadwall swam away
> feathers ruffled but w/o any apparent injury. Thats one "Lucky
> Duck". Has anyone seen this kind of behavior before?
>
> Scott Laurent
> Kansas City, MO

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