Swainson’s Hawk

The Swainson’s Hawk is fairly common in Southern Alberta.  What is interesting about them is that “twice a year, Swainson’s Hawks undertake the longest migration of any Alberta raptor, wintering as far south as the southern tip of South America.”  Their favourite food is voles, mice and ground squirrels.  On this particular occasion, this Hawk was being aggressively pursued by a crow.  The crow eventually won out and the Hawk was sent on his way.