We live in the middle of a bustling commercial zone in Philly, so people are often surprised when I tell them we share our neighborhood with a several species of hawks.
In this photo a red-tailed hawk surveys our garden from the roof of a neighboring business. I believe it is a female because of her size (females are larger than males); she appears to be around 26-27 inches from head to tail.
This particular hawk is one of several that stop by our deck on a daily basis. She has a loud, clear voice - hearing her call and watching her through the window while I make jewelry is thrilling.
XO,
Glamorosi
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