When you spot a large bird soaring overhead, it’s not always easy to tell whether it’s an eagle or a hawk. Both are powerful raptors with sharp eyesight, strong talons, and impressive hunting skills, ...

Researchers at the University of Kentucky turned to the platform iNaturalist for data on two hawk species. They examined nearly 80,000 images of Cooper's hawks and sharp-shinned hawks submitted by ...

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 ...

Many breeds of hawks live and hunt in Santa Barbara County. Cats, small dogs, pet birds (outside in their cages for the day or in aviaries), chickens, other poultry and rabbits may become a meal for ...

Researchers don't often turn to the general public for help with scientific studies. However, for scientists seeking to better understand the dietary habits of two hawk species, involving citizen ...

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 ...