Dec 10, 2013 · Winter is the time to see this large, open-country hawk in southern Canada and the U.S., where it may be perched on a pole or hovering over a marsh or pasture on the hunt for small rodents.

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

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Compare with other Buteo hawks, such as Red-tailed Hawk and Common Buzzard, where ranges overlap. Note size, small bill, shaggy feathers on legs, and long and narrow wings.

Oct 5, 2023 · Learn what a rough-legged hawk looks like and when and where birders can spot these birds of prey in North America throughout the year.

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Sep 19, 2025 · Get ready to witness their iconic hunting posture as we dive into the first set of striking images. As we've journeyed through the general majesty of these arctic raptors, it's time to zoom in …

I do have a lot of photos of them, but I think my favorite is the one below, where one had just taken flight from a post, and uncharacteristically took off towards me.

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