No matter where this hawk travels, one thing is for sure - the Swainson’s Hawk is a friend to farmers throughout the Americas. The Swainson's Hawk is a long-distance migrant extraordinaire! Traveling around 6,000 miles (more than 9,600 km) each way, it undertakes one of the longest migrations of any North American bird of prey. Dark morph individuals are a uniform chocolate brown overall, except for lighter-colored band on their tails. In the case of the Swainson's Hawk, light morph individuals have cream-colored, often mottled breasts with a reddish band across their upper breast and a distinctive white throat patch. Light-morph hawks, as the name implies, tend to be lighter-colored overall. Swainson's Hawks are beautiful raptors that come in two different color patterns: light morph and dark morph. The Swainson's Hawk is a medium-sized raptor, overall similar in size to another common North American species, the Red-tailed Hawk. Luckily, they only require a small thicket of trees, or even a lone yucca, for nesting. Similar to the Northern Harrier, the medium-sized Swainson's Hawk lives in open areas, including savannas, grasslands, steppes, and cultivated lands. Although the majority of Swainson's hawks do migrate like clockwork between the northern and southern hemispheres, some have been found wintering in California, Texas, Mexico, and Central America. This lovely hawk winters in eastern South America and can be seen in Argentina, Paraguay, and southern Brazil. They summer in North America and can be found from east-central Alaska and Canada (including British Columbia) south through the United States (east to Minnesota) to southern California and northern Mexico (inlcuding Chihuahua and Durango). Swainson's Hawks are found throughout the Americas, dividing their time between the northern and southern regions, depending on the time of year.
We also supply literature to researchers from our avian research library which helps scientists around the world gather and share important information on raptor conservation. 27 - Dec.Though The Peregrine Fund doesn't work directly with Swainson's Hawks, our efforts in scientific research, habitat conservation, education, and community development help conserve birds of prey on a global scale. Keep in mind that hunting seasons are usually open during these times, so wearing brighter colors may be advisable. Consider composting or using for as firewood, if those are options available to you. If you get stranded, call for help, and stay with your group and vehicle until help arrives. Let someone know where you’ll be going and when you plan to return. Make sure you have everything you need for an outdoor venture including warm clothes, food, water, and safety equipment. Check road and weather conditions before heading out. Stay on designated roads and respect private land. Some tree cutting areas may be inaccessible after snowfall – early season cutting is advisable.īe safe and prepared. Comply with road closures.ĭo not trespass on or through private land.
Tag prices and restrictions are different for trees cut on U.S. Forest Service land.Ĭut below lowest live limb - Leave stumps no higher than six inches.ĭrive only on existing roads. Check with your local BLM field office as cutting areas, guidelines and restrictions vary. You must have a valid permit to cut and/or remove trees from BLM-managed public lands. Permits can be purchased online for the following field offices:įor all other field offices please contact the field office directly for information about obtaining a permit.Ĭheck out the BLM Forest Products Interactive Map.īefore you head out to find your perfect tree review the details below to have the best experience. ‘Tis the season! Looking for an outdoor experience to celebrate the holidays? How about cutting down your own Christmas tree? Christmas tree permits can be purchased from your local BLM office. Collaborative Action and Dispute Resolution.
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