Juvenile Hawks
Dec 9, 2013 11:41:00 #
Last year, we watched a pair of Red Tail Hawks nest high up in a tree in our yard in Williamsburg, Virginia. We were treated to observing these two youngsters mature. Like most juveniles, they were very curious, and interested in exploring their territory.
Dec 9, 2013 12:23:05 #
Dec 9, 2013 22:42:35 #
MDI Mainer wrote:
Last year, we watched a pair of Red Tail Hawks nest high up in a tree in our yard in Williamsburg, Virginia. We were treated to observing these two youngsters mature. Like most juveniles, they were very curious, and interested in exploring their territory.
I'm so jealous that you had the opportunity to watch them grow. Great pictures of them. Thanks for sharing!
Dec 10, 2013 06:56:18 #
Excellent set, real nice focus on #2. That's the kind of opportunity I am always look for. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Dec 10, 2013 20:58:19 #
Dec 11, 2013 03:00:27 #
Love them, MDI Mainer! They look like they're having a conversation in the first one!
Dec 14, 2013 17:44:12 #
One thing about their maturation sticks in my mind.
From when they fledged, they were very interested in the squirrels who shared their territory.
At first, if they came too close, the squirrels would challenge the young hawks, who would fly away.
But one day that strategy no longer worked for their first squirrel victim. After that, the squirrels became as wary of the youngsters as they were of the parents.
From when they fledged, they were very interested in the squirrels who shared their territory.
At first, if they came too close, the squirrels would challenge the young hawks, who would fly away.
But one day that strategy no longer worked for their first squirrel victim. After that, the squirrels became as wary of the youngsters as they were of the parents.
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