I have been making trips, at least every other day, to the Red-Tailed Hawk aerie on Cottonwood Creek. On two days this week, she was standing on the edge of the nest, with her back to the sun, apparently shading the eggs. There are no signs of any chicks yet, unless she is keeping them close underwing. Many of the trees are starting to leaf out and the wild grasses are growing fast, with our warmer days and nights. The tall grass must make it harder for the hawks to hunt, but there is probably more prey available.
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