Description

When this Swainson’s hawk took flight from a roadside fencepost, the red-winged blackbird nearby was quick to give chase and defend his territory. We’re used to seeing red-tailed hawks in our area; I was excited to make my first positive identification of a Swainson’s hawk.

Category

Week 3: Birds in Flight

Species

• Red-winged Blackbird
• Swainson's Hawk