We have a very nice bird feeder that is attached under the eaves of the house, and we usually get to see lots of birds. We also have a hummingbird feeder. Today, while I was telecommuting, I heard something hit my sliding glass door. I got up to see what had happened. There weren't any birds on the ground or cats bumping on the door to tease my cats.

When I opened the door and stepped out onto the patio, I heard a whoosh up to my right above my garden window and was surprised to see a hawk heading up into my huge mulberry tree. I wasn't able to get a close look, but it was big. Looking at my bird book I found three possibilities -- Cooper's, red-shouldered or red-tailed.