DEAR JOAN: The last week or so, a hawk has been hunting the squirrels in our backyard in Walnut Creek. The hawk stalks them, flushes them out of the bushes and attacks from low altitude, so far with ...

Eagles and hawks, both raptors, differ significantly in size, hunting, and habitat. Eagles are larger, hunt bigger prey, and soar gracefully in forests and mountains. Hawks are smaller, more versatile ...

Red-tailed hawks are a favorite bird for many people and can easily be seen along our roadways and even along expressways. When perched, they can often be seen from a long distance if they are ...

This adult red-tailed hawk is easily identified by its prominent red tail feathers. Immature red-tailed hawks do not have red tails. Credit: PHOTO BY BILL DANIELSON— Editor’s note: This column was ...