Young Red-tailed Hawk

This youngster was in the Loch on Sunday.  This is a tough period for many young hawks.  They’re on their own for the first time, and those that haven’t mastered hunting are in a real battle for their lives.  After nest and fledging accidents, this is a peak time for rehabbers, who get lots of undernourished youngsters in the Fall.

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