It’s my birthday and I opened my back door to see this gorgeous hawk hanging out. I see hawks often in the trees around my house, including a nesting pair whose arrival marks springtime for me. But I rarely get such a clear and close view, so I’m very grateful for nature’s gift to me today!
I think this pal is a red-shouldered hawk as I don’t see the RTH belly band, but I would love an ID from someone who knows SoCal birds better 😁
It was cool and very rainy yesterday. Our local red-shouldered hawk had to do some serious fluffling to dry out and keep warm. #birds#Birding#hawk#nature#Photography
I'm so excited! This red-shouldered hawk (or its mate) has perched in this tree each of the last three days. Thinking about giving it a name. #Birds#Birding#NaturepPhotography#Hawk