Red-shouldered Hawk mating

Ronald Zigler

I have seen the pair together periodically, but never this close. These Hawks have become rather accustomed to nearby human activity. This mating scene took place above a creek just below a small dam at Cedar Pond where a seafood restaurant, a liquor store and an elementary school are located nearby. Consequently, the Hawk often ignore me while I photograph them.

Inca Tern Before Shot

Red-shouldered Hawks mating