The most common large hawk in North America, most birds are year round residents except in the northernmost areas. This is one of the most variable of the hawks as far as plumage is concerned. Adults of most forms can be told by the rusty red tail. In general the species is a large hawk [...]
Raising animals, especially smaller stock like chickens and rabbits, can be challenging. There are many predator animals as well as domestic animals that will take advantage of any weakness in your defenses to kill and eat (or in some cases as with domesticated dogs, just kill) your animals.
There are some steps you can go through to help prevent losses and live a more harmonious life in the country.