The neighborhood was visited by a red-tailed hawk AGAIN.
These majestic creatures can be seen flying over the greener parts of LA, looking for a little bird, rodent or lizard meal.
She was perched on a tall tree across from the #BalconyGarden, overlooking the neighborhood filled with critters.
But this hawk did not go undetected…
The Ravens have a nearby nest, and they were not happy to have a Hawk in the neighborhood.
The Ravens take on the task of fighting off the hawk to get her out of the area. They dive full-throttle toward the hawk, hoping to get it to take off flying. The hawk was unfazed, as though the Raven was just a pesky a fly buzzing by. The smaller birds in the neighborhood hear the cries of the Ravens and make a quick get away to a safe hiding place.
Ravens can be spotted by their fan-like tails and finger-like wing edges. They are large commanding birds who are the subject of stories, poetry and legends. I love going to the hills and seeing the Ravens flock together. When the winds pick up, there are flocks of 30-80+ Ravens flying around in a tornado-like formation.
It is an incredible sight.
Interested in identifying birds while on a hike?
Check out the “Birds of Southern California” guide in the shop!
This waterproof laminated guide is a perfect hiking companion, and is so useful while I see birds from my office and on the #BalconyGarden.
Until next time,
NAT!
Did you miss the first reported red-tailed hawk visit? See it here!
