I didn't realize that my brother-in-law, Jack Greene, who is an Ornithologist would be so excited about my sighting. He advised me that if something this exciting happens again I am to take pictures and submit it to the National Audubon Society.
The bird was an Sharp-shinned Hawk. These pictures are from the internet, but this is what we saw!!!
This small bird hunts by perching inside foliage and waiting for small birds to approach, or by approaching stealthily through dense cover, then bursting forth with incredibly swift flight to capture prey in its talons. Sometimes hunts by flying rapidly among the trees or low over the ground, threading its way around obstacles, taking prey by sudden surprise.
Who would have know so much excitement was going on, on the trail going towards Salt Lake City!
