Little hawk, big eagle
A marked contrast in size between these two raptors to say the least. I was taking pics of the beautiful Bald Eagle when this young Cooper’s Hawk landed nearby. While…
Young Cooper’s Hawk gives a photographer a hand
Finding Great Horned Owls can be a challenge, particularly in heavily wooded areas. They have a knack for positioning themselves in just the right spot to avoid detection and more…
Cooper’s Hawk on watch
A relatively common raptor but not one that you normally get an opportunity to see. These small hawks are not ones to stay out in the open, preferring the interior…
Cooper’s Hawk keeps watch on its territory
Twice now I have witnessed a bit of conflict between this small hawk and the Great Horned Owls at a nearby open space. Everybody gets along fine until the male…
Cool pair of Cooper’s
These medium sized hawks are quite common across much of the United States and Mexico. Finding them however is not an easy task. They tend to prefer to hide within…
Cooper’s Hawk takes in the morning sun
My photo excursion yesterday was not as eventful as I would have liked. The one saving grace was finding this cool Cooper's Hawk. It isn't often that they are seen…