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Red Tail Hawk w/ mouse & worm?

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Dec 11, 2008 09:49 |  #1

I got to watch this male pounce on this mouse and when he was done with the mouse he flew to the ground and started eating earthworms. I have never seen this behavior before , has anyone else seen this ? Thanks for looking.


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Dec 11, 2008 13:46 |  #2

Nice captures Chris, on the worms we have Buzzards over here that are similar to your hawks, they too feed on worms


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Dec 11, 2008 13:48 |  #3

Great Captures Chris, You got him with Lunch which was a bonus!!!!

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Dec 11, 2008 13:49 |  #4

Good captures, Chris :)

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Dec 11, 2008 14:26 as a reply to  @ Anke's post |  #5

Two great shots...that's one big worm. :eek:

Did you get any info on the leg band? And how can you tell it's a male?

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Dec 11, 2008 15:16 |  #6

Nice shots Chris. Someone posted some hawks eating earth worms a few weeks ago. Not sure who though.

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Dec 11, 2008 18:44 |  #7

Duane N wrote in post #6859011 (external link)
Two great shots...that's one big worm. :eek:

Did you get any info on the leg band? And how can you tell it's a male?

I have not been able to get any info off the band. The best shot I have of the band is below and I can't read it. As for his sex I know from watching him mating.


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Dec 11, 2008 18:46 |  #8

Woweee, great shots!!!

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Dec 12, 2008 02:56 |  #9

Great series Chris. The first one is my favorite here. :-)

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