This hawk gobbled up neighbourhood chickens until she got too fat to fly

A red-shouldered hawk in Southwest Virginia became so overweight from gobbling up too many neighborhood chickens that she was unable to fly. Wildlife center staff initially thought the hawk was injured or poisoned, but it was just her overzealous eating that caused the problem. This incident highlights the potential dangers of invasive species and overpopulation in local ecosystems, as the hawk's excessive predation disrupted the local balance. The story also serves as a reminder of the importance of wildlife conservation and humane treatment for injured animals.