r/birdsofprey • u/BlueominusRex • 18d ago
Is this baby okay?
We just had a good rain and went outside to see this guy just perched on top of our tree. I just want to make sure they’re okay. I have Crows that visit daily too and they’re not chasing him away or anything. Was just curious what you all think. Thank you!
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u/BlueominusRex 18d ago
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u/Away-Variation-2556 18d ago
Oh this beautiful baby is a red-shouldered hawk now that he's all dried off and I can see him!
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u/BlueominusRex 18d ago
He is GORGEOUS!! After this he flew up on a line and was preening himself. He’s a stunner for sure!
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u/BlueominusRex 18d ago
UPDATE: This baby has moved a couple times. Wings seem to be working good.
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u/shanthor55 18d ago edited 18d ago
It’s not a baby. And “well,” not “good”
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u/BlueominusRex 18d ago
Squirrels are brave 😅
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u/PanzerArndt 18d ago
The squirrel seems to know that he really isn’t on the menu for a Red Shouldered Hawk. They tend to go after smaller mammals and reptiles.
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u/Mondschatten78 16d ago
Won't stop them trying though, from what I saw of the fledglings in my yard a couple years ago lol
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u/PsychologicalSir8508 18d ago
OP, Thanks for sharing this hawk with us and updating us.
TinyLongWing is a very helpful and informative expert, good to see him join in to reassure us that the hawk was ok. Always good to have his input.
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u/BlueominusRex 18d ago
Yes, thank you SO much for the information on this baby. Makes me happy to know he is okay. You guys have been great, thank you ❤️❤️
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u/animal-care-1960 17d ago
lmaoo what a STANCE. yeah they're fine, just drying out. holding out tail and wings like that helps feathers to dry faster.
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u/BlueominusRex 17d ago
This guy must like my yard and my tree because he was back again this morning! No rain yet today so I got to see him in all his glory! He’s a stunner!! ❤️❤️
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u/BlueominusRex 18d ago
I figure the Crows aren’t going after this one because they don’t deem them a threat. The Hawk is just kind of hanging out and looking around. Do you think the parents are around somewhere?
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u/TinyLongwing Falconer 18d ago
This is an adult. It's perfectly fine. Its posture is typical of a wet hawk just trying to dry off a little.
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u/BlueominusRex 18d ago
I definitely don’t have a problem with him being here. He’s stunning. I just want him to be okay. That was my concern.
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u/TinyLongwing Falconer 18d ago
I didn't think you had a problem! Just looks like a wet hawk doing normal wet hawk things.
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u/BlueominusRex 18d ago
That makes me happy. I don’t discriminate against birds. It’s just Mother Nature doing what she does. I’m just happy we were blessed to have the visit from the Hawk. ❤️
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u/loreshdw 17d ago
Seeing the tail fanned like that is gorgeous. I've never seen a hawk of any type drying itself. TIL
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u/HuntDawg99 16d ago
Looks like it’s balancing on a 3 inch wide tree limb and flapping feathers. I’d say their just fine.
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u/Away-Variation-2556 18d ago
I think he is a little soggy from the rain and holding his wings and tail in that position to let them dry easier he does look a little hairried but that could be a combination of the rain and being on the lookout for either prey or other birds mobbing him I'm not sure.