If you're able to focus binoculars on a perched falcon or hawk, note the shape of the head. A falcon's head is short and rounded, and a hawk's head is often larger, more pointed and distinctive.

The hawk remained perched on the woman's hand until Round Lake Beach police came. Round Lake Beach police Sgt. "Friendly" Lupi got the hawk into his hand and brought it to the police station, ...

Curious hawk spotted perched in front of traffic camera. The Minnesota Department of Transportation posted a video on social media Tuesday of a hawk caught on camera overseeing traffic on I-94.

Curious hawk spotted perched in front of traffic camera. The Minnesota Department of Transportation posted a video on social media Tuesday of a hawk caught on camera overseeing traffic on I-94.

Curious hawk spotted perched in front of traffic camera. The Minnesota Department of Transportation posted a video on social media Tuesday of a hawk caught on camera overseeing traffic on I-94.

Curious hawk spotted perched in front of traffic camera. The Minnesota Department of Transportation posted a video on social media Tuesday of a hawk caught on camera overseeing traffic on I-94.

Curious hawk spotted perched in front of traffic camera. The Minnesota Department of Transportation posted a video on social media Tuesday of a hawk caught on camera overseeing traffic on I-94.

Traffic cameras are in place across the country to help officials have a bird’s eye view of the cities they oversee.

Curious hawk spotted perched in front of traffic camera. The Minnesota Department of Transportation posted a video on social media Tuesday of a hawk caught on camera overseeing traffic on I-94.

Curious hawk spotted perched in front of traffic camera. The Minnesota Department of Transportation posted a video on social media Tuesday of a hawk caught on camera overseeing traffic on I-94.

Curious hawk spotted perched in front of traffic camera. The Minnesota Department of Transportation posted a video on social media Tuesday of a hawk caught on camera overseeing traffic on I-94.