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Fell out of a tree this morning and squawked excessively. Stopped a bit, then started up again and flew off. Suspect fledgling?

Neighbor says this is a sharp-shinned hawk.

with @jmvanel and @cliftonladd
It's weird to see Aster blooming in spring.

There are records that this species is growing here at the refuge.

Regen on a disturbed site; a utility corridor that was scraped down to a limestone dipface. These little junipers all bear adult foliage, even though some of them are only 10-20 cm tall.

Associated species: Myriopteris alabamensis, Parietaria pensylvanica, Toxicodendron radicans, Ptelea trifoliata, Callicarpa americana, Celtis laevigata, Parthenocissus​ quinquefolia,​ Tinantia anomala

nest on shelf of cliff overlooking Lady Bird Lake only viewable via boat.

Two individuals seen, one was eating a black chinned hummingbird (last photo)