Beautiful but...

[ChickiKat]

 

[CMV]

I used to love them until they became my most successful predators. Now I dread seeing them.

 

[Mattemma]

Here is my backyard *friend*

I also enjoyed the visits to the yard UNTIL I got my chickens and realised the hawk would eat them.Oh those piercing black eyes!!!!!

 

[Ole rooster]

I'm supprised I have 'um but haven't had any problems with those birds. I can't figure it out. I guess they know I'll protect my flock.

 

[geoff40]

The photo is of an osprey, a species that does not attack chickens, just fish :0)
Just saying'.....

 

[desertdarlene]

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I've never heard of an osprey going after chickens. They have been known to go after small birds and baby waterfowl, but I can't imagine them catching a chicken. Their feet are designed to grab fish and small prey, only.

 

[ChickiKat]

Okay, it is an Osprey.... I didn't know...

 

[wyoDreamer]

Even thoug hit is an osprey, it is still a cool picture.

Thanks for posting it!

 

[Nambroth]

An osprey is the least of our worries.

Lovely photo!

 

[D'Angelo N Va.]

What kind of camera is that?? That is an awesome shot grabbing that fish.