Raleigh, NC
Feb 3, 2020 I was looking up at the top of the Red Hat building and saw a bird at the edge. Too big to be a pigeon. Lo and behold, it was the PeFa with food at hand. Looking closely at its legs, it’s NOT banded, While the PeFa is still here, I don’t…
Jan 3, 2020 It’s hard to believe that it’s been 9 years since I first started following Raleigh’s Red-tails. Unfortunately, there has been no sign of Elvis or Maddy since late 2018. There have been Red-tails that drop in from time to time, but they don’t stay. Today, i found this juvenile Red-tail on one…
Until last week when 2 Red-tails were spotted in downtown. This adult pair is definitely not the same the past years, but they sure know the usual spots to hang out. Will they stay or are they just passing through?
In April 14, 2011, I was walking thru the Raleigh Capitol grounds when I first saw Elvis and Maddy – Raleigh’s (then) resident Red-tail hawks. This was my very first shot of the Red-tails. Funny I was out looking for a Mockingbird and I found Red-tails that would keep me engaged for over 8 years. The…
Jan 16, 2018 It’s been really quiet 2 weeks with no sightings of the Red-tails. Cold? Maybe. But, just before the snowstorm hit, I spotted these 2… no, make that 3 raptors in the air. A Red-tail, a PeFa (short for Peregrine Falcon), and a visiting juvenile Bald Eagle. The Red-tail was most probably one…
Dec 11, 2017 It’s been a while and sightings have been few and far in between. So far, only 1 juvenile remain in downtown. Here’s a rare sight. It’s elvis and son or maybe daughter as female RT’s are larger birds. enjoy!
Feb 1, 2017 The resident Red-tails have not been very visible lately. A few days of no sightings, then today, Papa came flying in over the Marriott and landed on the Red Hat building Mama soon appeared on the BB&T. Then I saw this really fast-flying bird circling around the PNC building. I thought it…
July 19th The Red-tails seem to be making more regular appearances in downtown Raleigh at places once forbidden by the Kestrels. Could it be because the Kestrels are no longer in town? Tha’s my theory, but I saw a Kestrel the other day but it didn’t chase the Red-tails. up close – yep. it’s a…
May 6, 2016 It’s been a while since I last posted. The ol’ nest at the Baptist Church was abandoned and I have no clue where the Red-tail’s nest is. if any. But, they’re still in downtown. Anytime they’re close to the PNC building, a pair of Kestrels gives them grief. Here’s the male Kestrel…
Nov 10, 2015 As the leaves begin to fall and temperatures cool, Raleigh’s Red-tails seem to become more ‘visible’. But when one of them stares down at you, it can be pretty intimidating. Both Papa and Mama RT are around and I’ve seen them in the ‘usual’ locations. This is good, but doesn’t mean they’ll be back.…
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