Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

Every now and then a hawk will visit the park. Hawks are a bit shy and will fly away if they sense movement, even from a hundred feet away, so it's best to stand perfectly still when you spot one of these large birds.

Wikipedia: Red-tailed Hawk

All About Birds: Red-tailed Hawk

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with prey
PictureOctober 18, 2007
with prey
PictureNovember 3, 2004
PictureNovember 3, 2004

Last updated October 3, 2010

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