The red-shouldered hawk is likely one of the most common types of hawks in Virginia, along with the red-tailed hawk, the sharp-shinned hawk, and Cooper’s hawk. However, unlike many of these ...

Out of all the Buteo hawks, which includes the red-tailed hawk and the red-shouldered hawk, the broad-winged hawk is the smallest. However, they’re not the smallest hawk in the United States or ...

Broad-winged hawk adult has rufous on breast, but no barring on primaries, only 1 or 2 tail bands, in flight shows more pointed wings. Juveniles are similar, but red-shouldered shows 3 bands on ...

This baby red-shouldered hawk took advantage of the beautiful afernoon weather by testing out its wings here in the Villages! Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!

I’ve actually watched a blue jay imitate a red-shouldered hawk… it fooled me until I saw ... welcomes your ideas for future column topics. Send your photos and observations to spike3116@ ...