4.3K views · 244 reactions | Lee rescued a juvenile red tailed hawk who sustained significant head trauma. After spending several weeks in ICU he was moved to a limited flight enclosure. After several weeks in the limited flight enclosure, He was given free range in the unlimited flight enclosure where he gained muscle strength and was deemed releasable. His second chance of freedom begins today. | Wild at Heart Rescue | Facebook

Red-tailed Hawks in North American do between 60% - 80% of their hunting from an elevated perch. They visually search the terrain below for prey. We love this video from Mick Thompson that really captures the moment! [Image Description: A Red-tailed Hawk perches on a tree branch, its eyes darting back and forth as it looks at the ground below. Then the bird takes off. We then see another angle of the bird as it takes off in slow motion.] | Bird Alliance of Oregon