Tag: Red-tailed hawks

Red-tailed Hawk in the Rain!

Well, Sena came running in the garage from the back yard covered with dirt! She excitedly told me she found a spot out in the garden to get a good picture of the Red-tail hawk sitting on the nest. It started raining while we were out there, but you can still see the hawk settling into the nest as if there are eggs in it. It’s pretty watchful.

It’s been a while since we’ve caught video of the hawks because from our rear window. That’s mainly because the tree branches had leafed in enough to make it impossible to see them anymore from inside the house.

Sena found a great spot! We might even get to see chicks poking their heads up. Keep your fingers crossed.

How are the Red-tailed Hawks Doing?

How about them Hawks! I’m not talking about the Iowa Hawkeye football team. Today, I got another video of the Red-tailed hawk pair in their nest that might make you seasick. It’s windy. Sena tried to get a video but often gives me the camera.

According the internet they mate around March or April and lay 2-4 eggs which hatch in 4-5 weeks.

They poke around in the nest as if maybe they’re turning eggs (we think). Tree leaves are starting to bud out so visibility will unfortunately diminish.