Hawks

There are many species of hawks that visit Mimosa Lakes, but they are not always easy to see. You have to watch for them, or listen for their calls (a high pitched screech.... varies with each species). If you are lucky, you may see one perched in a tree, or on a telephone line. They can often be spotted circling overhead. I have seen the smaller Red-Shouldered Hawk catch chipmunks, and the larger hawks catch grey squirrels. They probably also feed on mice, moles, and snakes.