Falcon or Hawk
Nov 23, 2020 10:05:02 #
uniqueharm
Loc: New Jersey
Not sure what kind of bird this is that decided to visit my backyard. Some say falcon some say hawk. Hope someone here can tell me. Thanks
Nov 23, 2020 10:21:29 #
Well it is actually an immature Coopers Hawk and he posed nicely for you...terrific photos!! 
Nov 23, 2020 11:02:57 #
uniqueharm wrote:
Not sure what kind of bird this is that decided to visit my backyard. Some say falcon some say hawk. Hope someone here can tell me. Thanks
Good one!
Nov 23, 2020 11:41:37 #
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Nov 24, 2020 05:44:40 #
uniqueharm wrote:
Not sure what kind of bird this is that decided to visit my backyard. Some say falcon some say hawk. Hope someone here can tell me. Thanks
Definitely a hawk. Very nice shots
Nov 24, 2020 11:05:27 #
Nov 24, 2020 12:31:06 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
Nice pics. They have been around lately. I h seen a Red Shoulder Hawk get lucky in my back yard a couple of times in the last month. Sucker is fast, soon as it sees me , its gone.
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Nov 25, 2020 00:35:03 #
Appy
Loc: Flint Hills (Ks)
Beautiful! Sure is nice to see them up close. I have a pair of Kestrels that make somewhat regular visits to terrorize my feeders. Love watching all the interaction and wonders of flight.
Nov 25, 2020 09:01:42 #
Nov 25, 2020 11:32:58 #
Good sharp photos! I have Cooper’s and Sharpies frequent my neighborhood and especially have trouble telling the immatures apart.
Nov 25, 2020 12:05:52 #
uniqueharm wrote:
Not sure what kind of bird this is that decided to visit my backyard. Some say falcon some say hawk. Hope someone here can tell me. Thanks
Definitely a Cooper’s hawk; size relative to fence boards suggest it likely is a female(larger than the male - which can be confused with a large female sharp-shinned hawk).
Dave
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