Red-shouldered Hawk

I have been hearing this bird for the last three days, and it’s been driving me a little crazy.  The first day I only heard it, but could not quite remember what it was.  The second day I got a quick glimpse of it and recognized it as a Red-shouldered Hawk.  We became very familiar with the Red-shouldered Hawk last winter in two different locations in California, San Lorenzo Park in King City, and El Chorro Park in San Luis Obispo. It has a very distinct call of a series of high clear notes. Today just as I was stepping out the door to take Buster for his walk, I heard the call, and then saw the hawk fly to a tree where I was able to identify it for sure and get this photo even though it’s not the greatest. I’m thrilled to be able to add it to my Douglas County sightings.