Tag Archives: Red-shouldered Hawk

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I'll let Zak tell the story.

"A Red-shouldered Hawk alighted upon the very same spot on the Redwood where the Peregrine Falcon has been doing his courtship for the last two years. He was only too eager to primp and pose for these shots, trying his luck at the ladies."

Red-Shouldered Hawk by Zak Rudy (Large)

“The Peregrine Falcon returned a few days later, to claim his territory with the lady bird, as they bonded two years ago. The monogamous pair now returns every year around this time to do the dance.”

November Peregrine Falcon by Zak Rudy (Large)

It's always a treat to see a Peregrine Falcon and the beautiful hawk! Thanks to Zak for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

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Mark Simkins photographed a juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk recently. They are hawks of the forest, hunting prey such as frogs, mice and snakes.

A juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk by Mark Simkins

And Richard Kuehn photographed a juvenile Northern Harrier. They fly low over the land hunting their prey, small animals.

A juvenile Northern Harrier by Richard Kuehn

To hear the call of a Northern Harrier, here's the link to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Harrier/sounds

To hear the call of a Red-shouldered Hawk, here is the link: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/red-shouldered_hawk/sounds

Thanks to Mark and Rich for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

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Winter is a good time for spotting hawks. Where there are open meadows, you can often spot a hawk sitting on top of a telephone pole looking for its next meal.

Paul Brewer spotted this Hawk, just as it took flight. It is a immature Red-shouldered Hawk, a hawk of the forest.

Immature Red-shouldered Hawk by Paul Brewer

Red-shouldered Hawks are found where there are tall trees and water, and they are year round residents of the Mendonoma Coast. Their call is a plaintive whistle. If you'd like to hear it, here is the link to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-shouldered_Hawk/sounds

To see much more of Paul's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://www.capturingnatureswonders.com/

I thank Paul for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

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John Batchelder photographed this Red-shouldered Hawk, Buteo lineatus, perched on a roof on The Sea Ranch.

You can find this Hawk in California and in the East. They eat small mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians and crayfish. I bet this Hawk is keeping an eagle eye out (or a hawk eye out) for a nice fat rodent.

Thanks to John for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see a photo of a seemingly headless Red-shouldered Hawk, here's the link: http://www.mendonomasightings.com/2012/11/10/craig-tooley-says-to-look-out-for-a-headless-hawk-in-the-forest-yes-hes-joking/

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Craig Tooley photographed this Red-shouldered Hawk. Craig named it "Ichabod Hawk" as it appears to have no head.

No, it's not Photoshopped. The Hawk was looking back and down when Craig took this photo. Below you will see the Red-shouldered Hawk in all its glory.

Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photos with you here. The first one gave me a laugh.
To see much more of Craig's wildlife photography, here's the link to his website: http://ruffimage.com/