Fjordhawks are scavengers that circle nearby and generally leave you alone unless you’re badly injured, while also spotting weakened creatures. Tamed as shoulder companions, they can recover your dropped gear after you die, though they may not carry everything, and can help track injured targets. Around an untamed hawk, avoid dying nearby: it may scavenge your body and take your belongings, so be prepared to locate it to recover them; taming involves letting it feed on creatures you kill.