Red Shoulder Hawk. This hawk comes every morning and every evening to the wooded area behind my house. I have seen it succeed in taking mourning doves and one catbird. As well as a rat. I have not seen any other catbirds around and am afraid it succeeded in taking them out. This is the first time this year that it has perched on my fence. Last year I had a Cooper’s hawk threatening the song birds. I have only seen this red shoulder hawk so far this year. Although it is sad for the birds and other animals that it preys on, it is definitely an amazing experience to see this beautiful hawk in action.