Jan Roset and I went out to survey the Wildflower Meadow on Sunday, May 20, 2023.
During our survey, we observed a female Red Tailed Hawk fly from the forest at the back of the meadow with what appeared to be a rabbit or a squirel in her talons and being chased by a group of various types of small birds. She flew across the field to the left and landed in the large tree at the top quickly eating her prey. Then, flew in a smaller red tailed hawk quickly interacting with her and who pushed her to the next smaller tree over and mounted on her back having "relations" with her. Then, they sat for a moment, and both flew away.

I did get pictures of the affair.

Posted on May 23, 2023 05:22 PM by twylabirdjean