How do lost hawks typically behave according to their instincts?

When a hawk becomes lost, its natural instinct often leads it to remain in the area where it realizes it is no longer with its falconer. This behavior is influenced by their territorial nature and familiarity with the area. Hawks are instinctively drawn to locations they know, where they feel more secure and can hunt effectively. They will often perch nearby or search for food sources rather than venture far away, as their instinct promotes survival in known territories.

The other behaviors listed, while they can be situational aspects of a bird's instincts, do not reflect the typical response of a lost hawk. Migration suggests a long-distance movement, which is not the immediate reaction of a lost hawk. Similarly, while hawks may seek shelter from the weather, this instinct is more about response to immediate environmental conditions rather than a behavior specifically related to being lost. Additionally, the expectation that a hawk will return immediately to its falconer does not align with the typical behavior of birds in the wild when they are disoriented or lost; they need to assess their surroundings first.