Swainson’s hawk debates the wisdom of migrating to Colorado in April
With the wintry weather yesterday, a lot of folks likely would have chosen Argentina’s weather over what we saw here. This hawk was likely thinking the same, wishing it had…
Swainson’s hawks return for the summer, make a lot of noise
After a long migration from their winter grounds in Argentina, the Swainson’s hawks have returned to the Colorado plains. This past Saturday, I had numerous sightings and photo ops with…
Young Swainson’s hawk tests its wings
With a very long flight to Argentina to prepare for, this juvenile needs to get in shape fast. Taken a couple weeks ago, this Swainson’s hawk nest had two little…
Argentinians return, begin taking over the housing market
And just like that, the Swainson’s hawks are back for the summer and in force it would appear. I saw no less than five different pairs in a relatively small…
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge gets serious about enforcement
Certainly I have seen my share of bad behavior at the refuge by visitors and it appears the managers are taking it seriously. This new guard was ensuring the regulations…
Sound off – It is Friday!
Can you hear me now? This Swainson’s hawk was very vocal and did not seem to approve of having its picture taken recently. These summertime visitors to Colorado appear in…