Date: 7/13/25 1:21 pm From: Matthew Bell via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Help requested young hawk found
It could very well be a freshly fledged bird, just hanging out waiting for its parents. There’s been quite a few around the last couple weeks. It’s not worth doing anything unless the bird shows obvious signs of distress or injury. Just keeping an eye on it is the correct advice.
-Matt Bell
CT Audubon
Vernon
> On Jul 13, 2025, at 16:17, Debra Katz via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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> My friend just texted me that she discovered a young looking hawk on her back deck in west Simsbury. The bird is hanging out on the steps.
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> She called HOPE and she thinks her son called DEEP. They said to watch it.
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> Any other advice or suggestions.
> She has photos. No obvious injuries.
> Debra K
> West Hartford.
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