This observation was made at Woodlake Pond in Carrollton. This Red-tailed Hawk was perched high above the pond on top of a civil defense siren. The hawk was obviously surveying the large population of Mallards, American Coots, and Ring-billed Gulls in the water below.
Although I watched the hawk discreetly for 15 to 20 minutes, the bird never attempted to prey upon the waterfowl.
Observation Details
| County | – | Denton |
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| City | – | Carrollton | |
| Date | – | December 27, 2004 | |
| Time of Day | – | Afternoon | |
| Temperature | – | Cool (50-69°F/10-21°C) | |
| Weather | – | Clear | |
| Habitat | – | Water-Pond | |
| Type of Behavior | – | Surveying | |
| Gender | – | Uncertain | |
| Maturity | – | Juvenile | |
| Observer | – | Chris Jackson |
