Cooper’s hawk goes to the neighbor’s house for dinner
A fun encounter yesterday afternoon. I was pulling my truck in the garage to change the oil on it (yes, I do it myself – haha) and I saw a…
Cooper’s hawk standing watch
Just a very cool raptor posing proudly. These hawks are quite common but also very adept at staying buried in trees, out of sight. This is often done near suburban…
A very focused Cooper’s hawk
A crazy fun encounter with this common but not-often-seen hawk and its perspective mate. While photographing other birds at a lake this weekend, I kept hearing the unmistakable call of…
Another reason to visit mom: Great horned owl and Cooper’s hawk battle
Not that you ever really need another reason to visit your mom but I found one last night. I went by to help her with some computer issues (the life…
Cooper’s hawk takes a bath in the street
This was a fun and surprise encounter! We have a family of Cooper’s hawks in our neighborhood but getting pics of them has been very elusive. I see them somewhat…
Cooper’s hawk at home makes for the best pics of the day
So, I spent all morning out taking pics (or trying to!) and get nothing extraordinary. I come home, walk upstairs and I see the creature that gives me my best…