Cooper's Hawk
Aug 4, 2017 20:04:07 #
A thrill for me. Don't get to see many hawks.
Aug 4, 2017 21:09:44 #
First quick look and may agree with you on a juvenile Coopers Hawk due to your San Fran area location. However do not overlook the possibility of a Sharp-shinned Hawk due to the short tail (though it appears split - not rounded or squared) white undertail coverlets and pale eyebrow. Lean towards Coopers...but.
Aug 4, 2017 23:44:33 #
Aug 5, 2017 00:47:34 #
mountainbirder wrote:
First quick look and may agree with you on a juvenile Coopers Hawk due to your San Fran area location. However do not overlook the possibility of a Sharp-shinned Hawk due to the short tail (though it appears split - not rounded or squared) white undertail coverlets and pale eyebrow. Lean towards Coopers...but.
True, can't be sure. I'm no expert. I understand they're hard to tell apart, but Cooper's more common.
Aug 5, 2017 00:48:22 #
Swamp-Cork wrote:
A very beautiful set!
Thanks. It was fun to have the chance to take these shots.
Aug 5, 2017 03:56:05 #
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Aug 5, 2017 17:08:00 #
globetrekker wrote:
A thrill for me. Don't get to see many hawks.
Nice! I like the pose in the third one. I've spent a lifetime being confused by Cooper's vs Sharp-shinned hawk ID. I'm leaning toward Sharp-shinned here. They are less common but they are around in our area. I had one in my yard last week. These are good sharp photos globetrekker, way to go!Phil
Aug 5, 2017 18:45:12 #
Nice set! In my neighborhood, the coopers have mostly driven out the sharp-shinneds.
Aug 5, 2017 23:06:13 #
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Aug 6, 2017 00:57:35 #
Aug 6, 2017 00:58:17 #
rockdog wrote:
Nice! I like the pose in the third one. I've spent a lifetime being confused by Cooper's vs Sharp-shinned hawk ID. I'm leaning toward Sharp-shinned here. They are less common but they are around in our area. I had one in my yard last week. These are good sharp photos globetrekker, way to go!Phil
Thank you, Sir! Heck if I know which it is. I'll leave that to the expert birders among us.
Aug 6, 2017 00:59:04 #
senoirmomentnw wrote:
Nice set! In my neighborhood, the coopers have mostly driven out the sharp-shinneds.
I guess that means they can tell each other apart, lol. Thanks for looking.
Aug 6, 2017 00:59:50 #
BamaTexan wrote:
Excellent captures!
Thanks for commenting. I was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time.
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