This is a Red-shouldered Hawk, photographed on January 3rd in the Dallas City Park. Do not confused this with the more common larger Red-tailed Hawk. The Red-shouldered Hawk is a somewhat recent arrival to Oregon, having expanded its range northward in the last four decades. We have observed them here in the Dallas City Park and along the Rickreall Creek Trail System from the first of September thru the middle of May, which brings up the question where do they go in the summertime during breeding and nesting season? I suspect they go to more remote locations in the coast range. I have no evidence, but it is my best guess.
In an update from last week's article on the Bald Eagle; Dallas Retirement Village resident, Judy Widmer, went in search of the Bald Eagle's nest. She texted me for confirmation on the location before locating it herself. Which brings up a point, if you have questions, feel free to text me at 541-670-9189.
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