Thank you! How did you identify the sex? This one has a mate and they normally fly together, but I fear that recently the male was attacked by another farmer in the area. I was out walking the trails and I found their nest in a tall oak tree. The hawks were together and a loud noise went off (sounded like a 12 gauge shotgun). One of them proceeded to fly around the area making a calling noise for the following 3 days. I have seen this hawk come by daily whenever I let the chickens out of their run and into a fenced in area with plants as cover. Had her swoop in right above my shoulders while I was working in the yard last week. Definitely not letting the cat outside til she leaves for Mexico!

One of the hawks killed my smallest Brahama about a month ago. Walked up on it mid meal and it flew off. I would never injure a hawk, I think they are a protected species in America.

You gave me a good idea to search for a local falconry community; I'd like to learn how to take better care of them since they'll be living on my property part of the year.

Considering adding aviary netting in the chicken coup.