Ferruginous hawks that spend their winters in California have been unexpectedly thriving. Yet, their numbers have been significantly declining in their preferred grassland habitats for over 20 years.

Winter bird surprises: What may be in store for bird watchers in New York state. Hans Kunze. ... rough-legged hawk, snow buntings, common redpolls, evening grosbeaks, crossbills, ...

These little birds move around in fall and winter, so you might not have noticed them at your feeders earlier. As spring approaches they’ll molt into their brighter plumage. Cooper’s hawk ...

The red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is the largest member of the Buteo genus that can be found in our region, and the only one that is generally present during the winter. Along with the ...

As hawk migration season is in peak this fall, here's a look at what to know about the birds migrating ... thousands of hawks are passing through metro Detroit as they travel south for the winter.