• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Genuine Kentucky

Kentucky Pictures, Events, Restaurants

  • Home
    • About
    • Contact
      • Advertise
    • Facts About Kentucky
      • Kentucky Geography 101: Where is Kentucky?!
      • Kentucky’s Lakes (Listed Alphabetically)
    • Famous Kentuckians
    • Kentucky Birds
      • Joys of Bird Watching
      • Bird Watching: Keeping a Journal
      • Backyard Birds Love Water!
      • Create a Backyard Bird Watching Haven
      • How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard
    • Kentucky Food
    • Kentucky History
    • Sitemap
  • Pictures
  • Restaurants
    • Best Catfish Restaurants
    • Best Pizza in Ky
    • Best BBQ in Ky
    • Bowling Green Restaurants
    • Gluten Free in Kentucky
    • Kentucky Lake Restaurants
    • Off the Beaten Path
    • Owensboro, Gluten Free
    • Owensboro Restaurants
    • Where to Eat Lunch in Owensboro
  • KY State Parks
    • Carter Caves State Resort Park
    • Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
    • Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
    • Kenlake State Resort Park
    • Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
    • Lake Barkley State Resort Park
    • Rough River Dam State Resort Park
    • Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
    • Pine Mountain State Resort Park
    • John James Audubon State Park
    • Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
    • More Kentucky State Parks
  • Things to Do
    • Grand Rivers Variety
    • Kentucky State Parks
    • Kentucky Lake
      • Kentucky Lake Pictures
    • Land Between the Lakes
      • Elk & Bison Prairie
      • Golden Pond Planetarium
      • The Homeplace
      • The Nature Station
      • LBL Pictures
        • Elk and Bison Prairie Pictures
    • Windy Hollow Campground and Speedway
    • Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
    • Smothers Park and Owensboro’s Riverfront
    • The Hitching Post
  • Events
You are here: Home / Archives for hawk picture

Coffee, Wayward Cats, Hiding Squirrels, Nervous Songbirds, and a Screaming Hawk

July 25, 2012 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Hawk July 25, 2012

 

My morning routine is one you’d expect from an animal and bird loving coffee addict.  My inside cat, Alexa, wakes me up usually around 5:30.  By the grace of God, I make it to the kitchen where I feed her while simultaneously turning on the coffee maker.  An art form perfected over the years.

While Alexa eats (as though she hasn’t eaten in months) and the coffee fills the kitchen with a Heavenly aroma, I gather up bird seed, fresh water, cat food, peanuts, dried corn, sunflower seeds and whatever else may be needed in the great outdoors.  I feed my outside cats (Queen Fatima and Hannah) who always seem to be exhausted from their evening activities – I don’t judge them.  They’re single. I fill their water bowls with fresh water and a little ice…. they like that in the summer.  As Fatima (a feral cat I turned into a big baby) and Hannah eat and drink, I make my way to the different squirrel and bird feeding stations in our yard. I say squirrel and bird because they’re in the yard almost constantly, but rabbits, skunks, raccoons, possums, and even coyotes and deer have been known to think of our yard as their own personal kitchen.

In fact, an adorable little skunk family is in our yard almost as much as the squirrels. Smelly little cusses when they get riled up, but so cute they’re worth it.

This morning, as I was filling the squirrel’s feeder with cracked corn and sunflower seeds, I wondered why they weren’t nearby. Usually the squirrels are waiting for me each morning.  When I heard a crazy scream overhead, I realized why they were hiding out. The cardinals and doves that were focusing intently on their breakfast scattered as I looked up to see a really big, beautiful hawk gliding over us.  The sounds she made could only be described as screams. She landed on a large phone pole behind our house.  I made her promise to stay put while I ran in for my camera.

When I returned, I was SO glad to see she was where I’d left her. She had done just as I’d asked her to… which is why I’ve attributed the feminine pronoun to her rather than the male.  I took several pictures, which you see here.  Keep in mind that it was between 5:30 and 6:00 am and I was operating without so much as a gulp of coffee yet.  So the pictures aren’t that fantastic.  After a couple cups of coffee, I looked at the pics and asked myself, “Why didn’t you center her in the picture better?… Why didn’t you hold your hand steadier?… Why didn’t you climb on the car to get a little closer?… Why did you cut her tail off in a couple of pics?..  If you’d have climbed on the garage roof, you’d have been thisclose..”

After 2 cups, I’m invincible.

I’m also ridiculously in love with and excited by animals and birds, so the fact that I even attempted to photograph this beauty instead of just gawking at her is huge for me. I’d have been a hawk gawker, and it wouldn’t have been the first time.

I’ve looked through my bird books and checked websites that I trust, but I”m still not 100 percent sure what type of hawk this is. After posting these pictures, I’m going to contact Geoff Roberts, Rough River Dam State Resort Park’s Program Services Leader, Naturalist, Fisherman, Bird Expert, and all around super nice guy.  If anyone can tell what type of hawk this big beauty is, he can.  The only problem is, my pictures may not give him much to go on – after all I didn’t climb a car or anything. Cursed hindsight!

If he’s able to identify her, I’ll come back and edit this post.

EDIT: He knew… as I knew he would! She’s a Red Tailed Hawk.

Click on the Hawk’s pictures for a closer look.  Unfortunately the pictures don’t capture just how big and gorgeous she was:

Hawk - Kentucky, July 25 Beautiful Hawk Kentucky Hawk Big, Beautiful Hawk

Filed Under: Kentucky Birds, Kentucky Picture of the Day, Owensboro Tagged With: hawk, hawk picture, Kentucky birds

Welcome to Genuine Kentucky!

Genuine Kentucky is a Kentucky Blog and online magazine celebrating the beautiful Bluegrass State. We shine the spotlight on Kentucky with pictures, restaurant reviews, news, tourism, Things to Do in Kentucky, and more.

We’re proud Kentuckians and the non-profit effort you see before you is a labor of love.

E-mail me anytime! ~ Joi (“Joy”)

Kentucky Blog Updates

The Pond Grilled Shrimp and Baked Potato.

Delicious Grilled Shrimp at The Pond in Aurora, Kentucky If you're anything like me, you LOVE to get out in all the hustle … [Read More...] about Enjoying all Kentucky Has to Offer in Cold and Flu Season…

Beautiful Cardinal in Ice Covered Tree

Cardinal Riding Out the 2014 Ice Storm Can you believe it's been 8 years since the famous 2014 ice storm (well, it was … [Read More...] about Throwback to 2014 and the Kentucky Ice Storm… Even Then, There was Beauty

The Pond Catfish and Baked Potato

Baked Potato and Grilled Catfish at The Pond One of my favorite Kentucky restaurants is The Pond in Aurora, Kentucky. I love … [Read More...] about The Pond at Kentucky Lake: Always a Relaxing and Wonderful Place to Dine

Kentucky Lake - Winter at Lighthouse Landing

Lighthouse Landing at Kentucky Lake If you were a regular reader of Genuine Kentucky, you know all too well that we've been … [Read More...] about Genuine Kentucky… Recovering from a Whirlwind of Changes!

The Kentucky Legend Cafe

Photo Credit: The Owensboro Convention Center My youngest daughter, Stephany, often talk about squeezing as much joy out of … [Read More...] about Hot Dog Days of Summer at the Kentucky Legend Cafe in Owensboro (Located in the Convention Center)

Golden Pond Visitor's Center and Planetarium

The Golden Pond Visitor Center Planetarium and Observatory International Astronomy Day is Saturday, May 7, 2022 and The … [Read More...] about Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory: Activities for Astronomy Day (May 7, 2022)

Smothers Park Owensboro

Some of the more popular posts we've done on Genuine Kentucky have been the ones under the category "Where to eat in … [Read More...] about Kentucky Legend Café: Delicious Place to Enjoy Lunch in Owensboro, Kentucky

Gorgeous owl at the Nature Station

Owl at Woodlands Nature Station As I said in my last post, everything is coming back to life around Kentucky... everything … [Read More...] about A Sensational Spring Break at Woodlands Nature Station in the Land Between the Lakes April 2-10, 2022

Follow Genuine Kentucky on Twitter!

Tweets by @GenuineKentucky


"When reading about a Kentucky event, please be sure you check the date. Old events are not always deleted from the website. If you have an event you'd like to see on Genuine Kentucky or a 'Made in Kentucky' food or product you'd like reviewed, please contact us! " ~ Joi ("Joy")

Flowering Tree in Bowling Green
Fraley Music Festival
Maddox

Kentucky News and Events

  • Enjoying all Kentucky Has to Offer in Cold and Flu Season…
  • Throwback to 2014 and the Kentucky Ice Storm… Even Then, There was Beauty
  • The Pond at Kentucky Lake: Always a Relaxing and Wonderful Place to Dine
  • Genuine Kentucky… Recovering from a Whirlwind of Changes!
  • Hot Dog Days of Summer at the Kentucky Legend Cafe in Owensboro (Located in the Convention Center)
  • Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory: Activities for Astronomy Day (May 7, 2022)
  • Kentucky Legend Café: Delicious Place to Enjoy Lunch in Owensboro, Kentucky
  • A Sensational Spring Break at Woodlands Nature Station in the Land Between the Lakes April 2-10, 2022

Kentucky State Parks

We have a special passion for Kentucky State Parks, so you'll find many articles and reviews centered around the beautiful state parks in Kentucky.

A personal goal is to visit, photograph, and enjoy each and every one of our state parks and eat at each of the state resort parks. Make no mistake about it, we're well on our way!

Bird Watching in Kentucky!

One of our greatest passions is birds and bird watching is an absolute favorite pastime. If you love our feathered friends and want to learn more about bird watching and attracting birds to your own backyard, be sure to check out our section dedicated entirely to Kentucky birds.

Kentucky Restaurants and Reviews

Kentucky Restaurant Reviews

Where are the best Kentucky restaurants?! Find out in our Kentucky Restaurant Reviews.

Also See: Best Fried Catfish in Kentucky
  • Email
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Kentucky Events

The pandemic has crushed many activities, events, and normalcy – not just in Kentucky, but all around the world. As we creep back toward normal, I want desperately to highlight any and all events going on around Kentucky. Please E-mail me any information you’d like shared about your Kentucky event! ~ Joi (“Joy”)

Kentucky Pictures

Kentucky Pictures
Check out the beautiful Pictures of Kentucky in our photo albums!

Advertising & Reviews

If you are interested in advertising on Genuine Kentucky, please contact us: e-mail Joi Sigers.

Also, if you have a resort, condo, golf course, restaurant, or even a cup of coffee (LOVE coffee!) you'd like for us to review, please contact us at joi@genuinekentucky.com.

Genuine Kentucky Disclaimer

We do not work for any Kentucky service or organization. We are simply proud to have been born and raised in the greatest state in the country and are thrilled to call it home. This site serves as our tribute to Kentucky and its warm and wonderful people. Our mission is to bring more travelers to Kentucky and keep more Kentuckians home! See our Privacy Policy.
Copyright Genuine Kentucky 2022