Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Cooper's Hawk

 Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) hunting rock pigeons

This hawk is sitting in a tall tree overlooking a barn inhabited by pigeons. It was pretty well hidden in the tree branches and so engrossed watching its prey that it let me creep in quite close.  Unfortunately, there were so many branches in the way I had trouble getting a clear view until...

A bit miffed

it flew to another branch, where it landed for a few seconds and then flew away. This hawk haunts this area often finding it a great fast food joint.

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53 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For PleasureJanuary 28, 2014 at 6:05 AM

    Hi You did well to get these shots. t let he didn't get any pigeon!

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  2. The CrankyJanuary 28, 2014 at 6:05 AM

    Hawks! My absolute favourite, I get a little chill each time I see one and you captured him so perfectly!

    Would you mind if I pin this handsome fella to my Raptor Chapter pinterest board? It will link right back here.

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  3. Betty ManousosJanuary 28, 2014 at 6:21 AM

    adorably wonderful shot of the bird my friend! great capture!

    have a nice day~

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  4. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 6:40 AM

    Great phoot of great bird!
    Greetings
    JetteMajke

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  5. Buttons ThoughtsJanuary 28, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    Oh great shots. I must have a fast food joint near me too as I seen a Cooper's Hawk fighting the snowy wind yesterday trying to get to the drive threw or is that fly thorough:) Hug B

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  6. Minoru SaitoJanuary 28, 2014 at 7:31 AM

    Hi! Nice captures. I think hawks are very cautious. It's difficult to take photos. It's very nice of you to take them.

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  7. Lisa GordonJanuary 28, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    Wow! He is one handsome fella!!

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  8. KateJanuary 28, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    Handsome AND alert, too!

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    A very fierce looking bird, great photos!

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  10. Elizabeth EdwardsJanuary 28, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    this weekend the hawks were out in our area. so amazing. ( ;

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  11. MadSnapperJanuary 28, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    so he has a smorgasbord...he is a fine looking hawk

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  12. LowellJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    Kudos to you. These are superb photos of this gorgeous raptor. From the looks of that beak, I would not want to be his pigeon!

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  13. JennyJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    Looks like a formidable, no-nonsense kind of guy. Wonderful photos.

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  14. HalcyonJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    What a beauty!

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  15. CarverJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    Great shots of the beautiful hawk.

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  16. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    Wonderful photos of the hawk! If I saw one I wouldn't know one kind from another.

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  17. William KendallJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    A very distinguished looking fellow!

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  18. Gail DixonJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    I love when they cooperate by moving to an open area free of distractions. These are great!

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  19. Linda W.January 28, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    Nice shots!

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  20. KarenJanuary 28, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    Great captures of this magnificent raptor!

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  21. 21 WitsJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    Wow, great shots!

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  22. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    Fast food joint...funny. "I'll have one pigeon to go please."

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  23. Andrea @ From The SolJanuary 28, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    This youngster did well to find a good source of food, even if, on this day, EG Camera Girl interrupted the hunt ... she will be back.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  24. TexWisGirlJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:36 PM

    i never tire of these sharp-eyed beauties!

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  25. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    Wonderfully captured bird. It's magnificent!

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  26. cedarmerefarmJanuary 28, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    Stunning! What a treat! Thank you

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  27. Maude LynnJanuary 28, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    These are incredible! What a beautiful bird.

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  28. DaveJanuary 28, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    Lovely portraits of a smart bird

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  29. cieldequimperJanuary 28, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    It looks cold in all its beauty.

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  30. UnknownJanuary 28, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    A gorgeous bird!

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  31. StuartJanuary 28, 2014 at 4:17 PM

    Magnificent bird ! Beautiful shots of him !

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  32. RedPatJanuary 28, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    He's sure puffed up in the cold, EG!

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  33. eileeninmdJanuary 28, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    Oh wow, these are awesome shots and sighting of the Cooper's hawk! Sounds like it is well fed too! Enjoy your week!

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  34. Gill - That British WomanJanuary 28, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    what a majestic bird,

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  35. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2014 at 6:57 PM

    Incredible pictures.

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  36. MichelleJanuary 28, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    He looks serious!

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  37. RoseJanuary 28, 2014 at 7:40 PM

    Oh, he is so pretty!

    We had a bigger hawk(I think) out in the dogwood yesterday but there was no way to get a photo. I would have had to shoot at an angle through the window and that is about worthless with screen in and everything.

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  38. DeniseinVAJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:01 PM

    Oh my goodness, these are great photos of this beautiful bird.

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  39. StephanieJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:15 PM

    Very nice captures!

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  40. JaniceJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    So exciting to get this kind of shot. Congratulations to you!

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  41. JaniceJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    So exciting to get this kind of shot. Congratulations to you!

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  42. JaniceJanuary 28, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    So exciting to get this kind of shot. Congratulations to you!

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  43. GigaJanuary 29, 2014 at 4:13 AM

    To piękny drapieżny ptak. Rzadko je u nas widuję. Zdjęcia są piękne. Pozdrawiam.
    It's a beautiful bird of prey. Rarely seeing them with us. The photos are beautiful. Yours.

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  44. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 29, 2014 at 7:39 AM

    Brilliant shots EG.. He definitely has his eye on his next snack.. Gosh its tough out there :)

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  45. CindyJanuary 29, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    Amazing shot. I want a zoom lens now, so did pigeon become lunch?

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  46. Adam JonesJanuary 29, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    Lovely shots of a great bird.

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  47. Adam JonesJanuary 29, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    Lovely shots of a great bird.

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  48. Adam JonesJanuary 29, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    Lovely shots of a great bird.

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  49. Adam JonesJanuary 29, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    Lovely shots of a great bird.

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  50. kayerjJanuary 29, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    What a shot!

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  51. Small City ScenesJanuary 29, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    Excellent shot. Such a pretty looking Raptor. He wouldn't like to hear that I suppose. Handsome then. MB

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  52. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowJanuary 29, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    I had a similar hawk checking out my backyard feeding stations not too long ago but he flew away before I could get a pic. GREAT capture! :)

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  53. maryaustriaJanuary 30, 2014 at 4:43 PM

    What a beauty! Fantastic shots!

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