Bird watching in Virginia is a treasure trove, especially if you are interested in spotting hawks. There are nature reserves spread across the entire state with different habitats attracting different hawk species. Hawks generally stay away from suburban and urban areas because it is more difficult for them to hunt […]

‘Do hawks mate for life?’ is a simpler question answer than the broader termed ‘do birds mate for life?’. In fact, most hawk species mate for life and they are unique in this. The reason why it is a more difficult question to answer for other bird species is because […]

Hawks are very skilled hunters with a varied carnivorous diet. Depending on the specific hawk species and habitat they will eat anything from small aerial insects to large rodents and amphibians. These raptors are opportunistic hunters which means that they will eat whatever is readily available. Thus, their diet changes […]

Hawks are famous for being predatory birds and some may even attack small animals like chickens, ducks and even small dogs. Fortunately, there are ways to keep hawks away from your backyard without hurting these raptors. People living in hawk habitats may be concerned about these large birds attacking their […]

How long a hawk lives depends on environmental factors with big differences between the wild and those living in captivity. The average lifespan of a hawk is less than 12 years although those living in captivity can live for much longer. The reason why there is such a wide range […]

Hawks screech as a form of communication but there are also several species that remain nearly silent. Every hawk species have their own distinct sound with different tones depending on what they are communicating, their sex and age. There are 3 main reasons Hawks screech. Hawks are known to screech […]

Hawks, being diurnal birds, only hunt during the day. The reason why many believe that hawks hunt at night is because some prefer hunting around dusk. Technically, dusk is not nighttime yet since there is still some sunlight seeping through. As soon as it gets dark, hawks retreat to their […]