The Rough-legged Hawk spends the summer capturing lemmings on the arctic tundra, tending a cliffside nest under a sun that never sets. Winter is the time to see this large, open-country …

The rough-legged buzzard (Europe) or rough-legged hawk (North America) (Buteo lagopus) is a medium-large bird of prey. It is found in arctic and subarctic regions of North America, Europe, …

It nests in the Arctic, mostly in tundra regions north of the boreal forest; in winter, only a few move farther south than the... Of our soaring Buteo hawks, this is the only one tied to cold climates.

Jul 17, 2024 · Most sharp-shinned hawks migrate to parts of northern United States and Canada to breed each year, then spend their winters in most of the lower 48 states, Mexico, and …

The Rough-legged Hawk spends the summer capturing lemmings on the arctic tundra, tending a cliffside nest under a sun that never sets. Winter is the time to see this large, open-country …

The Rough-legged Hawk spends the summer capturing lemmings on the arctic tundra, tending a cliffside nest under a sun that never sets. Winter is the time to see this large, open-country …

Dec 20, 2019 · One of the most cold-adapted hawks, the rough-legged hawk breeds in the arctic tundra of North America, Europe, and Asia, where low-lying vegetation reveals abundant small …

Rough-legged Hawks are birds of the Alaskan and northern Canadian Arctic, nesting on cliffs or rarely on the ground, but are mostly seen by birders during migration and winter when they …

Rough-legged Hawks have a non-breeding range throughout the state of New Jersey. For most of the year they’re found in the open Arctic tundra, where they also breed. However, during the …

May 9, 2023 · Rough-legged hawks are the only species that venture into the Arctic Circle during the spring. Since the Arctic’s sun remains visible 24/7, these hawks can enjoy excellent …