Hawks

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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. 

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Hawk_Squirrel5.JPG (80876 bytes)  Hawk catching a squirrel

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Hawk_Squirrel6.JPG (25946 bytes) Hawk with squirrel hanging on his nest

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Hawk_Squirrel7.JPG (46208 bytes)  Hawk with squirrel hanging on

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Hawk_Squirrel2.JPG (44370 bytes) Hawk with Squirrel

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Hawk_Squirrel.JPG (74445 bytes) Hawk with Squirrel

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Hawk_Squirrel3.JPG (48678 bytes) Hawk with Squirrel

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