Red-tailed Hawks

Red-tailed hawk
On the wing

After a small meal, the red tail is determined to get the rat.
After a small meal, the red tail is determined to get the rat.
Success!

Determination

Nest building time

Dad shows the kids how to fly.  The nest and eyases are right below him.
Dad shows the kids how to fly. The nest and eyases are right below him.

Red-tailed hawk pair in February 2012 - yes, I was that close to them
Red-tailed hawk pair in February 2012 – yes, I was that close to them

One juvenile perched in the adult female's tree.  The bird is looking at its sibling over in a tree by the park office.
One juvenile perched in the adult female’s tree. The bird is looking at its sibling over in a tree by the park office.

Juvenile number two watching me watching it in a tree right next to the park office.  Juvenile number one is in a dead tree right across the way.
Juvenile number two watching me watching it in a tree right next to the park office. Juvenile number one is in a dead tree right across the way.

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