# #32—Sharp-shinned Hawk (Alias “Little Blue Darter”)

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Podcast: [Blue Ridge Birds and Nature at Hilton Pond North](https://stenobird.com/podcast/blue-ridge-birds-and-nature-at-hilton-pond-north-7713095)
Published: 2026-03-02T23:10:14+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hilton-pond-north-podcast/episodes/32Sharp-shinned-Hawk-Alias-Little-Blue-Darter-e3frkui
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## Resource

When birds at your feeder scatter for no apparent reason, it's possible a Sharp-shinned Hawk has entered the vicinity. Installment #32 of "This Week at Hilton Pond North" focuses on this little raptor AND unveils our latest venture: This brand-new Podcast series to complement our photo essays. We add some ifasinating info about Wild Turkeys, a feeder thief, and a nocturnal scenario down at the pond—all this plus some interesting captures and recaptures from our bird banding site. After listening to this podcast you can view the complete photo essay at https://www.hiltonpondnorth.org/twahpn-20260216.html Happy Nature Watching—And Listening!

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