I observed this Red-tailed Hawk on my way into work one morning. I spotted the action on the lawn of a church near the intersection of Jupiter Lane and Collins Boulevard.
I arrived on the scene just after the hawk had captured and killed a Fox Squirrel. The hawk was looking around nervously and seemed uncomfortable. It’s possible the bird felt vulnerable in its exposed location.
I expected the hawk to bolt at any moment, so I took as many pictures as I could from as close as I felt I could reasonably approach. Sure enough, after just a few moments, the hawk lifted off with its prize in hand and flew away into the woods behind the church.
| County | – | Dallas |
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| City | – | Richardson | |
| Date | – | Dec 1, 2011 | |
| Time of Day | – | Morning | |
| Temperature | – | Cool (50-69°F/10-21°C) | |
| Weather | – | Clear | |
| Habitat | – | Community-Church/School/Civic | |
| Type of Behavior | – | Hunting | |
| Gender | – | Uncertain | |
| Maturity | – | Adult | |
| Observer | – | Chris Jackson |
That poor squirrel!