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Diary of a Young Hawk

It all began one day in early March when a pair of red-shouldered hawks returned to these woods
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and did what hawks do in the Spring.
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In April, Mom checked out the nest and laid her precious egg.
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By May, Junior was growing fast while getting lots to eat.
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Mom discouraged anyone from coming too close to her nest.
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