Hawks are prolific predators who perch on treetops and lamp posts, scouring for prey to devour. They possess strong beaks and vise-grip talons that never lose a catch. Due to their strength and ...

There are 10 species of owls that call Santa Barbara County home, and all of them prey on the same animals as hawks. So, hawks can be a prey species for owls and compete with owls for food.

A broad-winged hawk flies Wednesday, Aug. 21, ... migrate in flocks that can number in the hundreds and even thousands. They’re the only hawk species in North America that does this, ...