5.9.26 Red-shouldered Hawks, Chicago, IL

Please be aware, this post has content of the Red-shouldered Hawks 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. 

We call the female parent "Ruby" and the male parent "Red.

Ruby preening

Ruby using her wings to shield nestlings from the sun

Ruby and nestling

Red

Three nestlings

Ruby feeding nestlings



Video of Ruby feeding nestlings

Ruby with snake she was eating wrapped around her foot

Red bringing American Robin prey to Ruby and nestlings

Red, nestlings, and Ruby
 


Video of Red, nestlings, and Ruby