Sharp-shinned Hawk
(Accipiter striatus)
These nongame birds are restricted to heavy brush areas of submontane and montane elevations. Sharp-shinned hawks build nests of twigs, usually in conifer trees. They often return to former nesting sites. The nesting site is a critical use area from 6-20 through 8-15. Active nest sites require a 0.5 mile radius buffer zone protected from human disturbance.
Eggs are incubated for 32-35 days and the young have fledged in another 24-27 days. Their diet consists of small mammals and birds. Their population trends appear stable.