According to theraptortrust.org, "Hawks are strong, powerful birds. Their feet are equipped with sharp, curved talons for capturing prey, and their strong beaks are hooked for biting and tearing flesh. Swift fliers, some hawks can attain speeds of over 150 mph when diving. Some species undertake long migrational journeys, traveling thousands of miles each year – a testimony to their strength and stamina. Their sense of hearing is excellent, and their eyesight the best in the entire animal world. Not only can hawks see greater distances than humans, but their visual acuity (the ability to see clearly) is eight times that of ours," (https://theraptortrust.org/bird-resources/bird-facts/hawk-facts/, Retrieved April 14, 2022).
I was lucky enough to snap this photo from my front door's sidelight. I'd heard a loud THUMP hit against the transom window and found this hawk with a Western Kingbird in its clutches. How many times do we not know a predator is at our door? Callie Wallace, protagonist in Blind Vision, didn't know one was at her door, either.
