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Red-tailed Hawk pursuing a Golden Eagle (observation is for the eagle). Incredible size comparison; the usually large looking Red-tail looks like a tiny hawk.

Park City mountain trails, Utah.

• Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
• Sunrise 6:19 am; Sunset 8:45 pm
• Daylight Hours: 14 hours, 26 minutes (-1m 53s)
• Moon: 0.2% Waxing Crescent

Photo 1:
A Blue Jay Screamed At Me
I heard a blue jay screaming. Looked out my window & could not see Frick. But I saw a jay not just yelling but also darting towards the owl house then breaking away at the last moment. When I went outside the jay flew off. Frick was peering out a bit back from the opening. He is usually chill but looks a bit perturbed this time.
Hey Jay, karma's a bitch. Blue jays are on the menu for screech owls, usually taken at night while sleeping.
Photo 2:
Funky Feathers
You have some serious bedhead going on top there. But at least I can see more of your eyes for once. Frick has the best stink eye around.

Removed out of a garage on an animal control call. Approx. 2.5 to 3 feet long. Surprisingly calm during a photo session before release nearby. Walton County, Georgia ©www.williamwisephoto.com

Video footage: https://www.inaturalist.org/posts/66068-plain-bellied-watersnake-glamour-photo-session