4.20.25 Sherman Park, Chicago, IL

   Please be aware, this post has content of the Red-Shouldered Hawk with prey.


This is part of a continuing series about these Red-shouldered Hawks and their family. See information about our observations and a list of all of the posts on the Red Shoulder Project page. 


Ruby on nest

Red flying to nest after Ruby flew away to hunt

Red on nest

Red looking at chick(s)

Red incubating

Ruby after switching with Red again, having returned with food.

 Ruby feeding chick(s)


Ruby tearing more food


Ruby settling in on chick(s).



Ruby incubating

Spotted Sandpiper


Spotted Sandpiper bobbing and foraging.

Mallard in a tree

Mallard looking further up in the tree

Mallard higher up in the tree

Mallard even higher up in the tree

Mallard in a tree

Mallard climbing the tree

Mallard in a different tree

Mallard on the ground before she flew into the tree

Ruby-crowned Kinglet