A bald eagle checks out the surroundings in Rye, N.H. on May 7, 2023. You’ve probably seen a bald eagle in a film or TV show, where the bird soars gracefully and swoops with might to catch its prey.

If you suspect that a hawk is hanging around your backyard, you may be right. Hawks are becoming more common in suburban and even urban neighborhoods. Opportunistic predators like Cooper's hawks, ...