She arrived
Jan 29, 2021 12:10:55 #
The Mature Coopers Hawk I have been stalking, while she stalked my backyard, and I finally synchronized. I just needed to attend to her before my coffee.
She didn't offer as many varied poses as the juvi I she earlier this week but I did manage a few ok shots of her.
This one is the first I processed from this mornings gift.
She didn't offer as many varied poses as the juvi I she earlier this week but I did manage a few ok shots of her.
This one is the first I processed from this mornings gift.
Jan 29, 2021 12:15:22 #
WDCash wrote:
The Mature Coopers Hawk I have been stalking, while she stalked my backyard, and I finally synchronized. I just needed to attend to her before my coffee.
She didn't offer as many varied poses as the juvi I she earlier this week but I did manage a few ok shots of her.
This one is the first I processed from this mornings gift.
She didn't offer as many varied poses as the juvi I she earlier this week but I did manage a few ok shots of her.
This one is the first I processed from this mornings gift.
Those incredible eyes
What a babe she is😲 Awesome shot⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Jan 29, 2021 12:20:31 #
Jan 29, 2021 12:31:26 #
Jan 29, 2021 12:34:52 #
joecichjr wrote:
Those incredible eyes What a babe she is😲 Awesome shot⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What a babe she is😲 Awesome shot⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Thanks Joe,
She wouldn't turn around for me. 95% of what I shot are her back with her looking to the side or back. I had to sneak around the house for the last 10 shots to get her breast feathers in the image. No place for me to go to get a full front image.
I have a soft spot for beautiful eyes.
Jan 29, 2021 12:35:15 #
Jan 29, 2021 12:35:36 #
Jan 29, 2021 12:36:44 #
Great pic WD.
I think this is the kind of hawk that occasionally visits my bird feeders. I've only seen him a few times, and he never succeeded in grabbing any birds when I was watching, but scared them a bit. All my birds and squirrels are super fat, and would make superb dinner for this fine bird. I have seen him chase a cardinal across the yard into the evergreens, but not sure how that one ended. The cardinal looked faster, and they both disappeared quickly through the thick branches. I wouldn't think these guys are all that good bush pilots, at least compared to smaller tidbits...
I think this is the kind of hawk that occasionally visits my bird feeders. I've only seen him a few times, and he never succeeded in grabbing any birds when I was watching, but scared them a bit. All my birds and squirrels are super fat, and would make superb dinner for this fine bird. I have seen him chase a cardinal across the yard into the evergreens, but not sure how that one ended. The cardinal looked faster, and they both disappeared quickly through the thick branches. I wouldn't think these guys are all that good bush pilots, at least compared to smaller tidbits...
Jan 29, 2021 12:37:15 #
WDCash wrote:
The Mature Coopers Hawk I have been stalking...
WOW That's a great shot and she's stunning!
Jan 29, 2021 12:39:33 #
Jan 29, 2021 12:52:43 #
Amator21
Loc: California
WDCash wrote:
The Mature Coopers Hawk I have been stalking, while she stalked my backyard, and I finally synchronized. I just needed to attend to her before my coffee.
She didn't offer as many varied poses as the juvi I she earlier this week but I did manage a few ok shots of her.
This one is the first I processed from this mornings gift.
She didn't offer as many varied poses as the juvi I she earlier this week but I did manage a few ok shots of her.
This one is the first I processed from this mornings gift.
A wonderful picture. Your patience paid off!
Jan 29, 2021 12:54:39 #
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Jan 29, 2021 13:06:44 #
Jan 29, 2021 13:16:26 #
Great capture, the pose is wonderful. I hope you got a model's release. It doesn't affect the shot but based on head coloring I think she is a he. 
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