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 This was the week that was.

Started with a squirrel by Cisco. In the middle, Farrah caught two. Then Cisco another one along with a bird. This afternoon I took Farrah out to Brookshire. Overcast, a little windy, but not unsafe. She caught game, and finished the week in a fine fashion.

A game bird caught

Typical Harris's Hawk behavior

Saturday 12/11

Squirrel Friday 12/10

Squirrel Thursday 12/9

Wednesday, a game bird 12/8


Squirrel Tuesday

Tuesday 12/7

Monday squirrel 12/6


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