Into the Moment
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In the Heart of Downtown Portland Red-tailed Hawks make a home.
A fire escape makes a sturdy platform for a nest.
These chicks must wait for their parents to return with a meal.
Sometimes it is obvious to see how the Red-tailed Hawk gets its name.
Chicks will dine on pigeon, squirrel or rat.
Their growth and survival depends on their parents ability to find prey in the city.
The business end of the hawk is designed to grasp and kill prey in the same move.
The young hawks grow curious as they get older.
The position of the hawk's nest make them a star attraction in the office building.
The city seems an unlikely place for wildlife, but the hawks exploit the niche.
