Date: 5/21/26 8:44 am From: Walter Medwid <wmedwid...> Subject: [VTBIRD] Red shouldered hawk and snake
Several days ago I reported that crows were vocally attacking an adult bald eagle as it was flying low over my house with a squirrel in its talons. On this chilly morning, no eagle and no crows cawing, however a red shouldered hawk flew low over my house with a 12-14 inch limp snake in its talons. I do all that I can to protect the resident garter snakes that have found refuge here, perhaps one of "my own" was taken. Because of the cold temps today, I suspect the snake was sunning and thus exposed more than it might otherwise be and thus was easy prey. Derby
