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Sharp-shinned Hawk
Sharp-shinned Hawk, by Steve Thornhill
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Snow/Sleet Storm Jan 30, 2010
Birds had a tough time finding food, during the 7 inch snow/sleet storm here in Williamsburg, including the female Northern Cardinal, above, who was reduced to eating Oregon Grape Holly flowers.