Thursday, January 10, 2013

24; Red Tailed Hawk
  • A group of hawks is called a; Cast / Aerie / Kettle.
  • Not many hawks winter in Canada.  This bird does and does it well.
  • This bird is a very adapt hunter. In the USA it is the number one bird used for falconry.
  • Its feathers are used by Native Americans for ceremonials.  It has a variation in color from light to dark on its back.
  • It nest is made of sticks high atop of trees, cliffs or other structures.
  • We saw this bird on its kill tearing it apart with its strong beak.

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