Red Shouldered Hawk

We have several varieties here but I think this guy that hangs out on the woodpeckers' tree is a red shouldered hawk? Anyone?

oh what a beautiful hawk. great pic. I'll leave the ID to those with western books lol

Yep, Red-shouldered Hawk, in a Monterey Pine

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Wow, here's an unusual shot from just a minute ago. Get those gophers!

I saw the pair mating this morning so we'll probably have another nest full in the spring. Sure wish the gophers were their favored meal instead of the birds. Especially the quail, I hate it when they get the quail. This is from just a while ago too. Wet feathers.

Beautiful pics stella!!

Thanks, I'd love to get shots of her (or him) when I'm outside. These are all taken from inside through the window. Sure love having them around to watch though.

Their a beautiful Hawk.

Wow, what a handsome hawk! Great pics!

owo, He's a beauty stella!! And great pics of him too!

Got a shot of the pair in their tree today. Our backyard has become their favorite hangout since they cut down two old dead pines last week and the week before. Now this is the tallest tree in their 'hood.

Great shots Stella. I'd like to see the gopher though. On the first photo where you said. Get those gophers... I kept looking for the gophers! HAHAHAHA

OK, here's a gopher that Lionel got. He likes to show off his catches. I don't think the hawk would give me the chance to get this shot.

Yuk on the gopher but nice pic on the hawk pair.

mercy, look at the teeth on that gopher!!!!

Better to eat your roses my dear. I actually like this picture of the dead gopher. Prettiest gopher in the world, dead gopher.

LOL - we don't have them here, Stella, but I hear ya!

His claws are almost as long as his teeth!