Monthly Archives: November 2008

Hawks have to eat, too: postscript

A good reminder, though not necessarily a pleasant one, that nature isn’t sweet, gentle, serene, just, or romantic—or for the squeamish. Which is something country people have always known.

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Hawks have to eat, too

The day ended early, and as badly as can be imagined, for one of the yard’s House Sparrows. Two Cooper’s Hawks, a sub-adult and a juvenile, have been visiting the yard. This morning the juvenile flew in at a little … Continue reading

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Winter, at last

Reasons for Happiness They are too many to count, but two recent ones stand out: Though I fully expect to be disappointed in him once he’s in office, I was elated at Obama’s election. There’s at least hope now that … Continue reading

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