This beautiful Sharp-shinned Hawk, named Heyzeus, was found here in Sitka, Alaska, underweight and having a difficult time flying. After a few days in our ICU, Heyzeus was moved into one of our flight mews to finish his rehabilitative journey. We are excited to announce Heyzeus is ready to head back into the wild! Sharp-shinned Hawks are agile fliers that speed through dense woods to surprise their prey, typically songbirds. When flying across open areas they have a distinctive flap-and-glide fl

A Sharp-shinned hawk was found underneath a member of the public’s window. It looked as though the hawk was hunting for prey when they smashed into a kitchen window! The finder called Wild ARC and because hawks are extremely aggressive and can be dangerous, two of our staff who were close by, went out to contain and bring the hawk in for care. We are looking to recuperate the costs to care for this beautiful raptor as it has been succesfully released. If you would like to learn more about this p

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This sharp-shinned hawk wants to remind you to stay hydrated! One of North America’s smallest hawks, the sharp-shinned hawk is an agile predator that zips through forests and woodlands hunting songbirds and mice. Easily identified by its slender legs, squared-off tail, and orange bars on its breast, it’s built for speed and precision. Thanks to ESF’s ongoing pond restorations, predators like these can take plenty of water breaks in the protected lands around Elkhorn Slough. #elkhornslough #habit