#OZWATCH: 4/4 - Dallas and the Apex Predators Jeremy Zakis in New South Wales recounted an unexpected encounter involving his dog, Dallas, and a sparrow hawk.

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4/4 - Dallas and the Apex Predators Jeremy Zakis in New South Wales recounted an unexpected encounter involving his dog, Dallas, and a sparrow hawk. Dallas, accustomed to receiving treats for local birds, was surprised by this "apex predator" not commonly seen in urban backyards. The sparrow hawk was described as a magnificent creature, and Dallas reacted with confusion, watching it for a minute before retreating inside. Other local birds, like magpies and cockatoos, also kept a "wide berth," and Jeremy observed the skies cleared of boisterous birds later. John Batchelor shared a similar experience in New England with a resident red-tailed hawk on his farm, which he called a "king". He observed orioles "buzzing" and squawking at this hawk near their nests, demonstrating that even top predators can be challenged. Jeremy noted that routinely seeing hawks circling high at lunchtime is not common in New South Wales,
JEREMY ZAKIS, NEW SOUTH WALES. #FRIENDSOFHISTORYDEBATINGSOCIETY