animal friggin' planet in my backyard

I know it's kinda hard to see, but here is a HAWK eating a pidgeon on the roof of the shed in my backyard. He stayed long enough for me to snap a pic, then hauled his prey to a new location. I loved the way he'd hold the unlucky feathered friend down with one claw while methodically ripping out his guts. uhh...Cool! (gore rools, ok?) I have seen raccoons, possums, many strays, but this is the first time for a hawk dining on a juicy bird. Tune in next week when we explore more exciting adventures from the wilds of staten island!
signs spotted on SI:
"toxic-do not enter or play near this site"...
another sign 300 feet away down the same road:
"Forever wild".....