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vgabndo
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Red Tailed Hawk, successful raptor rescue, the end.
I returned to where I am staying today to find this young hawk in trouble. It was very weak but didn't seem to be injured. In asking around for help,
the bird got more attention than it needed, and proved that it could run, but not fly. When left to itself in safety, with me standing guard against
the curious dogs, it would drop its head in what appeared to be exhaustion.
After being called and waiting a suitably long "ratito", Jaime Morales the local rep. for the Biosphere arrived, and we were able to capture the bird
and he took it to be caged, fed and watered. He's a really good guy and thought it might be an immature Cola Roja. He says there are an extraordinary
number of raptors nesting nearby this year and it may have been the weaker of two nest mates who got pushed away from its place in the food supply.
I've been promised more news later. Any ID IDeas?
[Edited on 3-2-2014 by vgabndo]
[Edited on 4-3-2014 by vgabndo]
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Mulegena
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Believe he's a young Harris's Hawk.
As you describe the bird is exhausted.
This is important: He'll be needing rodents to eat, I believe, unlike Osprey which are fish-eaters.
Thanks for tending to him. Am in gratitude to you, Vagabundo, and to Jaime.
Good luck, little hawk. Blessings.
Edited to add link for identification: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Harriss_Hawk/id
[Edited on 3-2-2014 by Mulegena]
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redhilltown
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Looks very young...best of luck...you are a good person.
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Good on both of you. I'll chip in for a couple of mice
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not that the ID much matters, but try setting a trap for mice. notice the string hanging down to the dirt? fill bucket with water and viola!
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it would also eat lizards and ground up carne. try to mix in some of the bloody water in the bottom of the carne display in the mercado for added
nutrition.
...and, wherever it is being kept needs to allow it to spread its wings but not enough room to fly yet. don't want to damage its wings. i wonder if it
would return to a food source if left on the roof after he gets to associate one person as it feeder. good luck!
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What a beauty! It does look like an immature Harris Hawk. Thanks for getting him some help. I hope that he gains his strength and is able to be set
free again. Keep us posted.
Whenever I hear that rainy, chill wind blow. I think it may be time to head for Mexico. Tengo que obedecer mi corazon!
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BigOly
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With that strong belly band, looks like a young Red-tailed Hawk.
Here's a RTH I photographed.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vgabndo
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After being called and waiting a suitably long "ratito", Jaime Morales the local rep. for the Biosphere arrived, and we were able to capture the bird
and he took it to be caged, fed and watered. He's a really good guy and thought it might be an immature Cola Roja. He says there are an extraordinary
number of raptors nesting nearby this year and it may have been the weaker of two nest mates who got pushed away from its place in the food supply.
I've been promised more news later. Any ID IDeas?
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Jamie and his family are the BEST and if anyone can save this beautiful creature, it is them. I wish all of you the best of luck. The bird will be
VERY well cared for.
[Edited on 3-2-2014 by DianaT]
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Yay, Yay, Yay for You!
Years ago, we had an injured Peregrine falcon (his wing was damaged) showing up on our wall every morning, hunting the doves that nest on our cliff.
Eventually, he disappeared, but the next winter, a young Peregrine showed up to hunt the doves.
I guess that Dad taught son how to get an easy meal.
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I dont understand very much, but as far as I know, it needs to be UP off the ground ... Like on a branch. Note the talons ??? It should not be left
on concrete or on the ground.
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vgabndo
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Thanks all, it was amazing how quickly I became invested in the well being of this little animal. I was SO happy when I heard that Jaime had answered
his phone!
Oly...the images don't really capture it, but this bird had a noticeable crest on the back of the head. It could have just been feather disturbance
from its crisis, but it looked very noticeable and at first I thought it might have been an Osprey chick, but it obviously wasn't.
The 3rd and 4th images show it somewhat.
The large light colored "bags" under the eyes I'm guessing are just an indication of youth.
[Edited on 3-2-2014 by vgabndo]
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
PEACE, LOVE AND FISH TACOS
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BigOly
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The pale eye is also a field mark for immature Red tailed Hawk.
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Mulegena
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BigOly
The pale eye is also a field mark for immature Red tailed Hawk. |
I'm glad Big Oly is here, Baja's wild bird
expert and photographer. Thank you for a more-definitive identification.
Good advice from Woody about the food sources and from Blanca regarding providing branches for it to cling to and climb up and off the ground floor.
As far as extending its wings, the bird will determine this best as it does need to keep its muscles toned. Just keep the bird safe from threatening
situations and it will not do itself harm.
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Adult Harris' hawks have yellow beaks if that helps. This young bird looks more like a Redtail fledgling to me.
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I am not surprised that Jamie identified it as he does know the flora and fauna around there quite well. They will do everything to help it survive;
although sometimes everything is not enough.
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I know that Jamie thought the young hawk was very weak and would die, but if anyone could connect with and care for this orphan, it would be his wife,
Elide. There is no one I would rather have care for me if I needed it! Dang, I miss my special friend!
With permission, here are just a couple of the pictures Jamie put on facebook today and in honor of International Woman's Day, how appropriate. Hang
in there baby bird, you are in the best of care possible.
[Edited on 3-8-2014 by DianaT]
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BigOly
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XLNT!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Great, thanks for the photos and information
bacquito
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What a beauty!
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