Juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk
I slowly approached a juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk from behind while it intently scanned around the grounds below its perch.
Red-shouldered Hawk (juvenile)
I circled to its left and was noticed.
Red-shouldered Hawk (juvenile)
A closer look at the hawk as it focused on me.
Red-shouldered Hawk close-up (juvenile)
Apparently I wasn’t a concern, as the Red-shouldered Hawk returned to watching the grounds below.
Getting comfortable enough to lift and rest a leg! 🙂
Red-shouldered Hawk (juvenile)
What the Red-shouldered Hawk was hunting I didn’t stay to find out, but it was most likely a lizard.
I will say, the young hawk looked quite comfortable sitting there, making me think this was a successful hunting perch; and s/he was just waiting for the day’s next meal to come by.
Bay Photos by Donna 