Just a few minutes ago, while walking around our neighborhood in Fairlawn, west of Akron, Summit County, I saw a sharp-shinned hawk attack a robin.  The Robin was doing its usual business, searching for food on an open lawn, when a slightly larger bird swooped down and landed on it, pinning the Robin to the ground.
The robin let out a peep in surprise and then was heard no more.  It did not struggle.  The hawk stood on top of it, looking very assertive and triumphant, for about a minute.  Then it took flight, and with very little effort carried the limp Robin over the next house and out of sight.


Dr. Bob Barrett
Department of Geosciences
at
University of Akron

Now teaching: 
Geography of Latin America
Environmental Science Seminar on Urban Agriculture
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