scootr
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- Temecula California
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We have a lot of birds of prey, Redtail hawks, Owls and such here. They are all making a comeback after one neighbor went on a squirrel poisoning binge 20 yrs ago. Ground squirrels and snakes are their main food source.
Our cats keep those critters at bay. The Redtails are nesting in the big Eucalyptus trees along the creek. Neighboring wineries are all putting up owl boxes for the Barn owls. We also have the Great Horned owl (4.5 foot wingspan) and Burrowing owls. The Peregrine falcon is common as are many others. Here is a list of the local birds of prey: There is a 1500 ac wildlife preserve nearly adjacent to us. Wheat fields and vineyards offer good wildlife habitat as well.
Our cats keep those critters at bay. The Redtails are nesting in the big Eucalyptus trees along the creek. Neighboring wineries are all putting up owl boxes for the Barn owls. We also have the Great Horned owl (4.5 foot wingspan) and Burrowing owls. The Peregrine falcon is common as are many others. Here is a list of the local birds of prey: There is a 1500 ac wildlife preserve nearly adjacent to us. Wheat fields and vineyards offer good wildlife habitat as well.
- Cooper's Hawk
- Sharp-shinned Hawk
- Ferruginous Hawk
- Osprey
- Harris' Hawk
- Merlin
- Prairie Falcon
- Red-tailed Hawk
- Red-shouldered Hawk
- American Kestrel
- Broad-winged Hawk
- Rough-legged Hawk
- Great-horned Owl
- Barn Owl
- Screech Owl
- Barred Owl
- Turkey Vulture
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