07/29/2026
Wildlife Wednesday 🪶
Fun fact✅
The Red Shoulder Hawk is a Hawk native to the state of Texas, living primarily in East Texas as it prefers to live in moist woodlands. They are birds of prey, meaning they are carnivores and will hunt small amphibians, reptiles, insects, and mammals in order to feed! As their names suggest, they can be identified by their Red/Rust colored shoulders, black and white checkered pattern on their wings and tails, and the “windows” on the tip of their wings which are actually translucent, crescent-shaped patches that let light shine through while they fly! 🦅
As a matter of fact, we currently have a Red Shoulder Hawk at our facility under our care! It came in because a public supporter brought it to us believing it was injured because it couldn’t fly. But after a thorough checkup, we found no injuries. We did, however, find out it was juvenile just learning to fly! So we adjusted its diet appropriately, and monitored its behavior to make sure it is hunting and eating normally. We also put it in our flight cage to let it spread its wings and learn to fly on its own in a safe environment. We are glad to say its doing amazing in every aspect and should be ready for release soon! ✨
