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British Columbia Wildlife
Red Tailed Hawk
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Red Tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)
An amazing bird in flight capturing
our breathes every time. The Red Tailed hawk is found in most parts
of southern British Columbia. The hunter is a committed bird. The hawk
will mate for life use the same nest over and over again high up in
one its favourite trees in its favourite location. A busy body bird,
constant rebuilding and adding additions to the home over years. The
nest can become as large as four feet wide and three feet deep. But
no kitchen sink.
Each spring the female lays her
eggs and during the incubation period the loving wife is catered hand
and foot by a dedicated male. A partnership so not to leave the eggs
unattended vulnerable to predators who are looking for an omelet.
The hawk feasts on mice, reptiles, insects and
small birds. The British Columbia Red Tailed Hawk is blessed with superb
eyesight for patrolling the skies. From high above , the hawk swoops
down on its prey and scoops them up with its powerful razor like talons.
Often the hunter and the hunted , will roll end over end for several
feet on the ground until the hunted shows no life.
A benefit of keeping the same mate and location
is the familiarity of the wilderness area. The hawk is habit-forming
and therefore a predictable bird seemingly always returning to its favourite
perches for scouting prey and analyzing the surrounding territory.
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Red Tail Hawk
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