Need more help
Feb 16, 2015 21:21:46 #
I have two Hawk pictures. The first one is smaller than the second. and the head is different. I am having trouble figuring out if one is a Cooper's Hawk and one is a Sharp Shinned and if so which is which.
number 1
number 2
Feb 17, 2015 10:32:25 #
Beautiful captures. Sorry, can't tell, but I'm certain someone on the forum will be able to correctly ID these handsome raptors.
Feb 17, 2015 12:08:00 #
Feb 17, 2015 12:32:18 #
Feb 17, 2015 16:37:34 #
dalcar wrote:
I have two Hawk pictures. The first one is smaller than the second. and the head is different. I am having trouble figuring out if one is a Cooper's Hawk and one is a Sharp Shinned and if so which is which.
I think #1 is a Sharp-Shinned and #2 possibly an immature Cooper's. but now being able to see all of him I can't be sure.
Feb 17, 2015 17:19:59 #
What part do you need to see I have some other shots of number 2 as he was eating a mourning dove when I took the pictures.
Feb 17, 2015 18:10:20 #
dalcar wrote:
What part do you need to see I have some other shots of number 2 as he was eating a mourning dove when I took the pictures.
The back and tail mainly.
Feb 17, 2015 18:17:17 #
Feb 17, 2015 19:09:02 #
dalcar wrote:
Here are two more shots do these help.
Yes I'm pretty sure now. It is an immature Cooper's. Nice shots by the way. I can never get close enough to get anything nearly this clear.
Feb 17, 2015 19:14:54 #
Thank you for your help. While he was eating I got within 10 feet of him before he grabbed his food and took off. He has been back 2 more times,
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