The photo captures the moment when this handsome red-shouldered hawk spotted its breakfast in The Villages. Thanks to Julie Walfield for sharing!
When Animal Control Officers arrived, they found the red-shouldered hawk trapped in a net at least 120 feet in the air. The officers called the fire department, game warden, and Operation Wildlife.
While the location is often a key indicator of whether or not it is a red-shouldered hawk you’re watching, you can also tell by its appearance. This can be important in distinguishing the red ...
Broad-winged hawk adult has rufous on breast, but no barring on primaries, only 1 or 2 tail bands, in flight shows more pointed wings. Juveniles are similar, but red-shouldered shows 3 bands on ...
Wingbeats are stiff; it soars on flat wings. When flying, a juvenile red-shouldered hawk shows light crescents at base of primaries and a longer tail. Perched, it has a brown tail with dark bands ...
A red-shouldered hawk was released on Thursday after undergoing life-saving surgery from the staff at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station in Miami. The hawk was in recovery for 58 days. X-rays revealed ...