I stirred this very vocal Red-tailed Hawk from his perch on a utility tower as I approached his position. I had heard the hawk calling for sometime before I saw him. As I drew nearer the redtail took to the air and circled overhead attempting to gain altitude. He vocalized frequently as he flew.

Red-tailed Hawk - Vocal

Red-tailed Hawk - Vocal

Red-tailed Hawk - Vocal

Red-tailed Hawk - Vocal

Red-tailed Hawk - Vocal

Red-tailed Hawk - Vocal

Red-tailed Hawk - Vocal

Red-tailed Hawk - Vocal

Observation Details

County – Denton Denton County - Old Alton Bridge
City – Unincorporated
Date – Sep 7, 2013
Time of Day – Morning
Temperature – Hot (greater than 89°F/32°C)
Weather – Partly Cloudy
Habitat – Recreation-Park
Type of Behavior – Vocalizing
Gender – Uncertain
Maturity – Adult
Observer – Chris Jackson
Main Article – Red-tailed Hawk Observation Location

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