Hunted and Hunter
Feb 5, 2021 17:47:56 #
The Doves Sparrows, Redwing Blackbirds and Cardinal all beat feet when the Coopers Hawk arrived. He hunted hi and low until he flushed a Sparrow from the old Christmas tree. He must have missed because he came right back and continued his hunt.
Feb 5, 2021 18:15:10 #
Feb 5, 2021 18:16:20 #
Great shot especially of the Coopers hawk Bill. I bet they beat it when he showed up
Feb 5, 2021 19:02:31 #
Reconvic
Loc: clermont Fl
Great shots of both but with the GIANT image of the dove that dwarfs the hawk image it appears that the dove is gonna kick his ass!
Feb 5, 2021 19:36:53 #
Reconvic wrote:
Great shots of both but with the GIANT image of the dove that dwarfs the hawk image it appears that the dove is gonna kick his ass!
Thanks very much.
Doves are no puch over. I have seen them wack Jay's upside the head with a wing when the Jay got too pushy. But Ebird says Coopers Hawks enjoy Breast of Dove on a bed of dead grass with a twist of feather.
Feb 5, 2021 19:51:36 #
Guzser02 wrote:
Very good job. The focus is spot on. I like the comps.
Thanks very much Guzzer02
Feb 5, 2021 19:56:54 #
jdtonkinson wrote:
Great shot especially of the Coopers hawk Bill. I bet they beat it when he showed up
Thanks JD.
I was watching the Cardinal, it was in one of the feeders. I was trying to will the Cardinal to relocate to a spot where I want to photograph it. All of the sudden it exploded out of the feeder and hit a window with a glancing blow. Good thing or it would have been lunch.
The Hawk first landed on the fence , looked around like "where did everybody go?"
Feb 5, 2021 20:05:46 #
Feb 5, 2021 20:08:59 #
Feb 5, 2021 20:49:29 #
WDCash wrote:
The Doves Sparrows, Redwing Blackbirds and Cardinal all beat feet when the Coopers Hawk arrived. He hunted hi and low until he flushed a Sparrow from the old Christmas tree. He must have missed because he came right back and continued his hunt.
Two fine shots
Feb 5, 2021 20:57:58 #
Feb 5, 2021 22:04:55 #
UTMike wrote:
You are really posting some excellent work, Bill!
Thanks very much Mike.
I appreciate your saying that. I have been wondering if my images have improved or if I have been just thinking they have.
Feb 5, 2021 22:05:22 #
Feb 5, 2021 23:25:13 #
WDCash wrote:
The Doves Sparrows, Redwing Blackbirds and Cardinal all beat feet when the Coopers Hawk arrived. He hunted hi and low until he flushed a Sparrow from the old Christmas tree. He must have missed because he came right back and continued his hunt.
Both are beautiful images, but your Coopers shot is perfect!
Feb 6, 2021 01:36:16 #
Appy
Loc: Flint Hills (Ks)
That bad boy needs a bigger beak to sport eyes that fierce! LOL
Great pics.
Great pics.
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