Silly Birds in my Backyard
April 21, 2023 - This Red-shouldered Hawk likes to hang around and scare the little birds.... Read more
Red-Shouldered Hawk
 | I’m a menace that lives in Florida year-round. If you see me in your yard, it probably means that you have lots of songbirds. Unfortunately, natural selection is an important part of our birdie ecosystem. I’m probably the most common hawk in Central Florida. Most Likely Found: In the marsh, In the open fields, In the treetops, In your backyard When: Year-Round Where I've photographed: Circle B Bar Reserve, Joe Overstreet Road, Lake Apopka, Lake Morton, Oakland Nature Preserve, Orlando Wetlands, Silver Springs, Viera Wetlands Read more: Red-Shouldered Hawk at Cornell Lab of Ornithology |
I have written 42 posts including a photo of a Red-Shouldered Hawk
More Boardwalk Fun at Orlando Wetlands
March 14, 2023 - Red-shouldered Hawk I knew Sandhill Cranes were nesting at the wetlands, and one of my goals for the morning was to find the nest.... Read more
Sometimes Everybirdy is Skittish
March 11, 2023 - ...A nearby Red-shouldered Hawk makes everybirdy in the backyard skittish. Orange-crowned Warbler and Ruby-throated Hummingbird nectar anyway Read more
New Boardwalk at Orlando Wetlands
February 20, 2023 - This Red-shouldered Hawk flew past me, let me focus, and obligingly looped back while getting a little closer.... Read more
Stalking a Kitty at Circle B
November 30, 2021 - Off in the distance, a Red-shouldered Hawk flew in and settled at the top of a palm tree stump.... Read more
Quiet Fall Day at Lake Apopka
October 18, 2021 - This Red-shouldered Hawk was also enjoying his breakfast.... Read more
BYOP: Bring Your Own Perch!
October 8, 2021 - On the way, I spotted a Red-shouldered Hawk eating his breakfast on the top of a pole.... Read more
Yellow Morning at Lake Apopka
September 28, 2021 - Far off in the fields, I spotted a Red-shouldered Hawk.... Read more
Small Hints of Fall at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
September 19, 2021 - My last photo of the morning was this Red-shouldered Hawk, perched up in the top of a tree.... Read more
Early June Visit to Circle B Bar Reserve
July 27, 2021 - Back by the Nature Center, we found a juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk in the treetops.... Read more
The Sun Came Out at Lake Morton! Lifer Louisiana Waterthrush
April 16, 2021 - As I left, I spotted a Red-shouldered Hawk sitting in a nest at the top of a Kapok tree.... Read more
Lust Road Birding: Lots of Little Birds!
January 28, 2021 - Which is what I was doing when this Red-shouldered Hawk showed up...... Read more
A Kestrel and a Gopher Tortoise
December 19, 2020 - As I scouted for some bluebirds, a Red-shouldered Hawk flew overhead.... Read more
“Field” Trip to Oakland Nature Preserve
January 28, 2020 - After a few minutes, I understood why as a Red-shouldered Hawk circled over the fields.... Read more
2020 Beginnings at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
January 25, 2020 - A Red-shouldered Hawk was enjoying what was left of his breakfast when I happened upon him.... Read more
Birds and Berries at ONP
December 17, 2019 - A pair of Red-shouldered Hawks kept an eye on me from a nearby tree.... Read more
Cold and Breezy Morning at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
January 29, 2019 - A group of photographers were gathered around this Red-shouldered Hawk, who sat patiently out in the open at very close range.... Read more
Fall Walk at Orlando Wetlands Park
October 29, 2017 - Two Red-shouldered Hawks were having a heated discussion over which of them should sit on a particular perch.... Read more
More Summer Fun at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
July 24, 2017 - ...The photography at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive is awesome this summer! Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Blue Grosbeak, Loggerhead Shrike, Indigo Bunting Read more
Early April in the Backyard
April 20, 2017 - Red-shouldered Hawk Some of the first birds to come back are the Red-winged Blackbirds.... Read more
Foggy Morning Walk at Circle B Bar Reserve
January 18, 2017 - A Red-shouldered Hawk coughed up something as we said goodbye.... Read more
Tiny Dancers and Other Birds at Orlando Wetlands
September 18, 2016 - This Red-shouldered Hawk posed at the top of one of the dead trees.... Read more
A Cruise Down Silver Springs
June 16, 2015 - This is a different Red-Shouldered Hawk, not the one that tried to commit duck-icide.... Read more
My Lifer Whooping Crane
February 2, 2015 - My favorite shot of the day was a Red-Shouldered Hawk that was perched on a dead snag some way away from the road.... Read more
Two Lifers on a Drizzly Circle B Bar Reserve Morning
May 8, 2013 - I headed next to the Alligator Alley trail, where a Red-Shouldered Hawk nest has been charming visitors for the past several weeks.... Read more
Easter Sunrise at the Circle B Bar Reserve
April 5, 2013 - One started to pester a Red-Shouldered Hawk that was sitting at the top of a tree.... I also found a Red-Shouldered Hawk nest high in a tree.... Read more
A Foggy Morning Turns Cute at the Circle B Bar Reserve
March 29, 2012 - But before the cuteness came fog...lots of fog. Dyeyo and I walked up the Marsh Rabbit Run trail, and the fog settled in thicker and thicker. I could hear the eagles at their nest, but I couldn't see them well. I guess this Red-Shouldered Hawk figured that the fog hid…... Read more
First of Season Warblers at CBBR!
August 19, 2011 - The "golden light" of sunrise lasted for about ten minutes, until the sun went behind a cloud. During that ten minutes, I noticed a pair of Red-Shouldered Hawks high in the treetops. One was beautifully illuminated by the sun. I got exactly two shots of him before he flew off,…... Read more
The Eagle has Landed at CBBR
July 31, 2011 - A Red-Shouldered Hawk stood high in a treetop as we started down the Heron Hideout trail. He acted as if he hadn't seen people in a long time! I was lucky enough to be focused on him when he flew...... Read more
Knock, Knock! Goes the Pileated Woodpecker at the Circle B Bar Reserve
May 28, 2011 - It was a good morning for baby birds at the Circle B Bar Reserve. I spent about an hour watching the Osprey nest on the Heron Hideout trail. Then I moved on to the Alligator Alley trail, where I photographed the Red-Shouldered Hawk Nest. The Northern Parulas taunted me but…... Read more
Summer Heat Begins at the Circle B Bar Reserve
May 22, 2011 - ...It was hot this morning! We arrived at the Circle B Bar Reserve at 7:00 and hiked the Alligator Alley trail loop. This Great Blue Heron was trying to cool himself with the funky wing position – he wasn’t the only one who was hot! We checked on the Great Crested Flycatcher nest by the […] Read more
More Baby Birds at the Circle B Bar Reserve
April 30, 2011 - Black-Crowned Night Heron We took the Eagle Roost trail around to the Wading Bird Way trail, hoping to find some Bobolinks. Herman told us that we have about a three-week window starting at the beginning of May when we may find these migrating birds. Dyeyo has pictures from last year,…... Read more
Circle B Says Goodbye to its Winter Migrants and Hello to the Summer Residents
April 15, 2011 - Double-Crested Cormorant with Fish I ran into Andrew, one of our photo walk participants. He confirmed that the baby Barred Owls have fledged from the Alligator Alley nest, but he added that the Red-Shouldered Hawks are now big enough to be seen. I'd been debating whether to do the Alligator…... Read more
In Search of Babies at Circle B Bar Reserve
April 10, 2011 - Eastern Meadowlark Singing Eastern Meadowlark Fly Off https://vimeo.com/338671837 A pair of Red-Shouldered Hawks posed together on a dead tree. I'm not sure I've ever had this productive of a walk around the Eagle Roost! The only thing missing was a Northern Bobwhite sighting. Those birds are tormenting Dyeyo with their…... Read more
The Newest Celebrity at the Circle B Bar Reserve
April 2, 2011 - Juvenile Barred Owl There is a Red-Shouldered Hawk nest in a tree very close to the Barred Owl nest. So there were some good hawk fly-by opportunities as we stood watching the owl. I dialed in a couple of stops of exposure compensation and shot. This one was my favorite:…... Read more
Foggy but Interesting Morning at the Circle B Bar Reserve
March 27, 2011 - Barred Owlet and Adult By this time it was 11:30, and our stomachs were rumbling. Reluctantly we headed back to Heron Hideout to check for the Sandhill Crane colts on our way out. There we sooo many people on the trails at this time, and I was kind of glad…... Read more
The Bird Paparazzi Grows at Circle B Bar Reserve
January 22, 2011 - Snowy Egret All over the marshes, the Red-Shouldered Hawks are starting to build their nests.... Red-Shouldered Hawk building nest We reached the Heron Hideout and Marsh Rabbit Run intersection around 9:00 or so, and we were astounded at the number of people on the trails.... An Audubon group was lined…... Read more
Diving Hoodies at Viera Wetlands
December 28, 2010 - Green-Winged Teal Red-Shouldered Hawks made their presence known all over the wetlands. This one did us the favor of landed on a post right near the car. The post was far enough in front of the background vegetation that the background blurred nicely.... Red-Shouldered Hawk Several small groups of Lesser…... Read more
Sunny Morning at the Circle B Bar Reserve
December 10, 2010 - Species list: Anhinga, American Coot, American Goldfinch, Belted Kingfisher, Black-Bellied Whistling Duck, Black Vulture, Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher, Blue-Winged Teal, Boat-Tailed Grackle, Common Moorhen, Double-Crested Cormorant, Eastern Phoebe, Glossy Ibis, Gray Catbird, Great Blue Heron, Greater Yellowlegs, House Wren, Killdeer, Least Sandpiper, Lesser Yellowlegs, Lesser Scaup, Limpkin, Little Blue Heron, Mottled Duck,Northern…... Read more
Still Plenty of Birds at Circle B Bar Reserve
May 16, 2010 - When we first arrived, we saw this Red-Shouldered Hawk sitting up in a tree on the Heron Hideout.... Red-Shouldered Hawk Dyeyo's Sand Hill Crane family met us on Heron Hideout, and we had fun taking pictures of the baby that he's been visiting since it hatched about eight weeks ago.... Read more
Bird-watching at Oakland Nature Preserve
January 13, 2008 - Birds Seen Today - Painted Bunting, Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher, Ruby-Crowned Kinglet, Yellow-Rumped Warbler, Yellow-throated Warbler, Pine Warbler, Palm Warbler, Black and White Warbler, American Kestrel, Red-Shouldered Hawk, Gray Catbird, Downy Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Eastern Pheobe, Osprey, Blue Jay, Cardinal, Red-Wing Blackbird Red-Shouldered Hawk Great Blue Heron Yellow-Rumped Warbler Yellow-Throated Warbler Downy…... Read more