[Birdnet] Red-shouldered Hawk Continues

[Kristin Purdy]

The Red-shouldered Hawk was at the Ogden Nature Center again today in Weber 
County. This time, the bird was in the open field just north of the parking 
lot. When I pulled in it was perched on one of the power poles that supports 
two bat houses out in the field. I can't believe I saw the bird so quickly 
today and watched it while my engine was still running. On Thursday, I 
searched for the bird for three hours on foot and never found it.

The hawk took several perches around the perimeter of that particular field; 
two of which it chose because Red-tails were using them. This Red-shouldered 
must not be interested in peaceful coexistence; because it seemed to 
purposefully drive away the Red-tails.

Eventually, the Red-shouldered crossed the field and I saw it in trees far 
to the east of Teal Pond. Later, it was back in the field north of the 
parking lot. If you approach from the visitor's center and are looking for a 
map designation, the trail to the Mouse Hole crosses the field.

Other raptors were there today including three or four Red-tails, all 
different ages/plumages, and adult and a juvenile Sharp-shinned Hawk and a 
Northern Harrier.

Ogden Nature Center is located about a half-mile east of I-15 at exit 344, 
12th Street. The center is on the north side of the road and the admission 
fee is $3.00 unless you hold an annual membership.

Kris