Red Tailed Hawk
// January 5th, 2010 // Birds of Manitoba, Birds of Prey, Interlake

The Red Tailed Hawk is common in the countryside of southern Manitoba and is often seen perched on poles or trees alongside field areas. They are large birds of prey who would feed on small animals such as rabbits, mice, gophers and the like. Their belly area shows white plumage while the back and tail are a rusty brown colour.

As I was taking these photos I thought the hawk was going to take to flight as it suddenly turned toward me, lifted its back end and stood up a little straighter. However, it appears it needed to do what hawks do . . . throw a projectile “poop” out. Oh well, I thought I would post this unusual photo anyway. See below.

After the hawk did its business it took to flight.


Enjoy!
Sharon



Hi Sharon — Just what I am looking for — this morning with MC’D coffee in hand – I watched a swallow diving at one of these guys on a pole — the thought was ‘OhOh’ now I read here – he eats animals
I am going to use the second one as a reference when I paint – but on top of a hydro pole — will give you a heads up when I post it ..June