Other assorted birds

Red-shouldered Hawk Enjoying The Sunlight

Surveying its territory along this creek. I've watched this pair for several years. Not sure if this is the male or female, helps to see them together to tell that. Soon it will be mating season.
Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)

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