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Red-shouldered Hawk - Behavior

During strong wind gusts this adult Red-shouldered Hawk flew into the yard and landed on a bluebird nest box. Birds scattered from the nearby feeders, but the hawk was more interested in the chipmunk that lived in a hole in the ground. It watched for a few minutes, then flew down to the ground and peered down into the chipmunk hole. It then put its foot into the hole in an attempt to reach the chipmunk. It was unsuccessful.
Checking things out
Checking things out
Catching some movement below
Catching some movement below
Getting Into position
Getting Into position
Deciding what to do
Deciding what to do
Feeling for food
Feeling for food
Determined
Determined
Watch out for that wind
Watch out for that wind
Giving up
Giving up