Coopers Hawk Eating lunch
Apr 22, 2016 10:45:52 #
This was a unique situation. I was watching an eagles nest and this Coopers Hawk got it self something to eat. It was about 15' away from me on the ground and stayed there until it finished its meal about 20 min. What a rush. :-D No eagle today.
Apr 22, 2016 10:53:38 #
Apr 22, 2016 10:55:47 #
Apr 22, 2016 11:00:49 #
That's not a Coopers hawk .....but who needs Eagles when can have a hawk at 15 feet ! Thanks for sharing !
Apr 22, 2016 11:35:27 #
Apr 22, 2016 11:38:58 #
Apr 22, 2016 11:54:14 #
imagemeister wrote:
That's not a Coopers hawk .....but who needs Eagles when can have a hawk at 15 feet ! Thanks for sharing !
OK!! What bird ID do you think it is. It does not have any red tail feathers in other photos I have.
Thanks for looking.
Apr 22, 2016 11:59:51 #
Looks like a Broad Winged Hawk
http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/wildlife/profiles/broad-winged-hawk.html
http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/wildlife/profiles/broad-winged-hawk.html
Apr 22, 2016 12:21:00 #
Apr 22, 2016 12:29:42 #
RayofSunshine wrote:
This was a unique situation. I was watching an eagles nest and this Coopers Hawk got it self something to eat. It was about 15' away from me on the ground and stayed there until it finished its meal about 20 min. What a rush. :-D No eagle today.
Kudos...great capture :thumbup: :thumbup:
Apr 22, 2016 12:40:18 #
RayofSunshine wrote:
OK!! What bird ID do you think it is. It does not have any red tail feathers in other photos I have.
Thanks for looking.
Thanks for looking.
I am not SURE - it is definitely a juvie - I say Red Tail - the lack of coloring at the top of the breast/neck area is the defining feature IMO.
Apr 22, 2016 12:54:34 #
Thanks imagemeister, I was just looking at the mature red tail. Didn't think about juvenile (senior moment at 72) .Low and behold the juvi picture looks like my photo. Red Tail Hawk it is.
Apr 22, 2016 14:51:21 #
The photo gods blessed you and you took advantage of the opportunity...thanks for sharing this magnificent moment! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Apr 22, 2016 14:57:18 #
Apr 23, 2016 05:25:34 #
RayofSunshine wrote:
This was a unique situation. I was watching an eagles nest and this Coopers Hawk got it self something to eat. It was about 15' away from me on the ground and stayed there until it finished its meal about 20 min. What a rush. :-D No eagle today.
This is a very nice shot. I agree it is prob. a juv. Red-tailed but I'm unfamiliar with eastern variations. He gave your 20 min, you must have more! Beautiful bird, well done.
Regards Phil
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