Hawk banding in the Antelope Valley, California January 13th 2007
This event was sponsored by Sea and Sage Audubon, and was led by Scott Thomas and Pete Bloom.
Pete Bloom with Red-tailed Hawk.
Scott, Pete and his team had already captured several hawks when we met at 7 am.
Prairie Falcon
The hawks were weighed and banded then released in the same area that they were captured.
Scott Thomas with Ferruginous Hawk.
Ferruginous Hawk
Note the wide mouth on this hawk. Unlike most hawks, Ferruginous Hawks swallow their prey whole. They kill they prey instantly by striking with both feet. This way they don't struggle going down.
Ferruginous Hawk, and Red-tailed Hawk.
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