ith a wingspan of up to four feet, the red-tailed hawk's reputation as a skilled predator is uncontested. Who is there in this aerial domain who is able to challenge this feared raptor? A small, territorial mockingbird. In general, strength and skill would seem to be the deciding factors in any conflict, but the element of passion should not be discounted.
n this scene, as in all of life, passion can be the deciding ingredient in a successful outcome. While cruising the sky and scanning the terrain for prey, the red-tailed hawk retreats when surprised by an avian ambush. Here is one story "Of Power and Passion".