Red shouldered Hawk

February 2, 2021. Hamilton County, Ohio.

This beautiful hawk was perched in a tree when I first saw the hawk. I took a few photos of the hawk in the tree but I was too far away for a decent image. I kept walking along the trail and decided to go check out the wildlife blind that is in the Preserve. The hawk had the same idea and landed on the roof.

I kept my distance, and stayed on the trail and watched as the hawk flew down and glided over the fields, landing on sign posts. I was able to get some closer range photos and at one point, the hawk was headed straight towards me but quickly shifted to the right of me once the hawk noticed me.