Local Hawk In A Yard

I came across this red-shouldered hawk recently perched in a small tree.  While watching and taking photos I was hoping that it would swoop down on prey while I was there...

Suddenly, it dove for the ground, making me anxious to see what the menu item was going to be...

 

I was surprised to see a night crawler hanging from its beak...

 

 

The worm disappeared quickly...

 

 

And the hawk left almost as quickly to continue the hunt...

 

 

I last saw it in the glow of a setting sun...

 

 

 

I hope this bird hangs around for a while and provides more photo opportunities in the future.

 

Thanks all, for visiting.