As I went out the door to go running a bird flew up and into a nearby tree. It was larger than the usual sparrows. I thought it might be flicker. Looking up into the tree I finally spotted a Cooper's Hawk. I rushed back into the house and got my camera and telephoto lens. Unsurprisingly, it was gone by the time I got back outside. I took my camera back in the house and again went out to run. Scanning the trees one last time I spotted it in a different nearby tree. Back in the house, get my camera, and this time it was still there. It stands out in the photos but in reality it was hard to spot in the shady tree.
After lots of photos I took my camera back in the house and yet again left to go running. But as I walked away I saw that there was a clearer view from the other side of the tree. So back to get the camera once more. If the neighbors were watching they probably wondered what the heck I was doing. But I think this last photo is my favorite.
And yes, I finally did get out for my run!
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