Bird Identification: CLOSED: Is this some type of hawk?, 1 by vossner

vossner wrote:
lol Lily. that is exactly what it is. doesn't look like it's a threat to my honey. I guess he just follows Mark because the mower stirs the ground and insects and other objects of prey are more visible. good to know. Besides general appearance, two other facts about this bird confirm it is a red shouldered hawk. 1) It is a permanent resident. when I first posted I wanted to say it has been around FOREVER, but I incorrectly assumed they were migratory and "forever" had to be in my imagination. I wasn't crazy, this hawk has been in my wooded lot for years. 2) The distinct black/white markings on wings/tail.

They can attack small mammals and I have a small dog and a rabbit, so I do need to be watchful.