Walking into Wingra Woods this afternoon at the Arboretum I scared this red-tailed hawk off the snow and watched it perch and look back at me. It rubbed its beak on the branch and ruffled its feathers for a while before flying a little further away. I was sure that I had disturbed it from eating and a few more steps led me to the evidence. Squirrels have been more active now that they are courting and chasing, and this one must have been on the ground a little to long. Last night and tonight the lows are around -15 F with the wind, bringing big calorie needs to hawks and squirrels alike. I saw three other red-tailed hawks hunting over the next hour.
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