On February 6, a Red-shouldered Hawk was brought to the Peace River Wildlife Center with a broken wing and was in serious condition after likely being hit by car on Bermont Road.

This baby red-shouldered hawk took advantage of the beautiful afernoon weather by testing out its wings here in the Villages! Thanks to Sam Boatman for sharing!

Broad-winged hawk adult has rufous on breast, but no barring on primaries, only 1 or 2 tail bands, in flight shows more pointed wings. Juveniles are similar, but red-shouldered shows 3 bands on ...

Here’s how to identify a red-tailed hawk. If you’re unsure if you’re looking at a falcon, look for the LACK of fringed feathers at the edge of the wings on the hawk identification chart.