Both the sharp-shinned and the Cooper’s hawk are common in and around Santa Fe, but it can be difficult to tell them apart. The biggest difference between them is size. Cooper’s hawks are about 15 ...

"What kind of hawk is this that's eating my birds?" That's a recent question from a reader. And it's not uncommon. Sometimes readers attach phone picturs of the predatory birds. These hawks are ...

While observing your feeders, you may be startled by a “blue flash” that suddenly appears as if from out of nowhere, snatches one of your birds in its talons and disappears. The “blue flash” will be ...

Yes, a number of hawks hunt and eat smaller birds, and the sight of them strikes terror in the hearts of our backyard birds. If you've ever watched a crowd of ...

Sharp-shinned hawks are pint-size bundles of rage. Were they people, the hawks would likely be a combo of Mike Tyson and Attila the Hun. At first blush, sharp-shinned hawks don’t appear too daunting.

Birds of prey, including hawks, falcons, owls and eagles, such as the bald eagle above, are also known as raptors because they use their claws instead of their beaks to capture prey. They are ...

The telltale thump against the kitchen window last Sunday morning drew our attention to a black-capped chickadee that had evidently mistaken the reflection on the pane for the wide open spaces. My ...