In 2006, a group of researchers led by the author and North Carolina State ecologist Rob Dunn published a paper explaining what they called the … Read More “Red-tailed Hawks help city residents connect with nature”
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Birding in winter: Redpolls, Rough-legs, and other treasures
Birds to look for in the season between fall and spring migrations Read More “Birding in winter: Redpolls, Rough-legs, and other treasures”
The amazing story of a hawk raised by eagles
The recent case of a Red-tailed Hawk being raised by Bald Eagles in British Columbia has captivated birdwatchers and scientists worldwide. The story has unfolded … Read More “The amazing story of a hawk raised by eagles”
David Sibley: How to make peace with changes to your checklist
Many birders are understandably frustrated by changes in birds’ names, and in the sequence of species on checklists. It can be hard to keep up, … Read More “David Sibley: How to make peace with changes to your checklist”
Wyoming study finds Red-tails make loop migration
For a widespread and common bird like Red-tailed Hawk, you might think we know all we possibly can about its migratory behaviors. But just a … Read More “Wyoming study finds Red-tails make loop migration”
Variety and ingenuity: Six photos of birds on nests
We’ve been sharing photos that show the cleverness and unique behaviors of nesting birds, qualities mentioned by Founding Editor Eldon Greij in his column in our … Read More “Variety and ingenuity: Six photos of birds on nests”
Young southern Red-tails make surprising northbound migrations each summer
Contrary to the widely held belief that southern populations of Red-tailed Hawks don’t migrate, a 42-year study of Red-tails in southwestern California has revealed not … Read More “Young southern Red-tails make surprising northbound migrations each summer”
Hawk’s predictable habits lead to up-close, dramatic flight photo
Kim Caruso watched a Red-tailed Hawk for a whole month last winter, so she knew its tendencies. It hunted regularly in three large fields at … Read More “Hawk’s predictable habits lead to up-close, dramatic flight photo”
Second-generation rat poisons killed Ruby, the popular Cambridge Red-tailed Hawk
It’s happened again. An urban Red-tailed Hawk that won the affection of many has been killed by poisons intended for rats. In this case, the … Read More “Second-generation rat poisons killed Ruby, the popular Cambridge Red-tailed Hawk”