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1. The Merlin Falcon The Merlin Falcon is a small, but deadly bird of prey. They often prey on small to medium size birds, swooping down and grabbing the unsuspecting bird in flight. Once they've sunk their razor-sharp talons into their prey, the fight is over. The s...
2. The Red-shouldered Hawk Unlike most hawks, the Red-shouldered Hawk hunts from a low-lying perch. They sit quietly, waiting and watching, until prey wanders into their line of sight. Once spotted, the prey doesn't have a prayer. The Red-shouldered Hawk swoops down and gr...
3. The Swainson's Hawk The Swainson’s Hawk is an impressive bird of prey, but unlike other hawks, it doesn’t prey on rodents and songbirds. They are predominantly insectivores eating an average of a hundred grasshoppers a day. During mating season when the need...
4. The World of Owls Throughout history man has been fascinated by owls. In some cultures they represented death and destruction while in others they hold a place of honor as symbols of truth and wisdom. The Ancient Greeks saw the owl as a specter of death and early Euro...
5. The Barred Owl The Barred Owl's signature call, "Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you" is easy to identify. Many people simply refer to them as "Hoot Owls." They are fairly common here in South Carolina, and on a quiet night I can usually hea...