Hawk ID Cooper's Hawk?

[shefjr]

Aaaaaand this morning when I was checking for the hawk I found a huge owl!!!

(But the camera was still set on a 2sec timer so I got a picture of the window frame lol)

Pictures or it didn't happen!

 

[PixelRabbit]

Aaaaaand this morning when I was checking for the hawk I found a huge owl!!!

(But the camera was still set on a 2sec timer so I got a picture of the window frame lol)

Pictures or it didn't happen!

 

[shefjr]

The great thing is that if he/she was there once you have a good chance of a reoccurrence. Lucky you!
A friend of mine told me he had owls everyday in his back yard. I was so excited. When I went up and took a look it turns out they are hawks watching a field. Oh well. :meh:

 

[PixelRabbit]

I sure hope so John! I love birds, all birds, even Turkey Vultures, but Owls... they are my personal Holy Grail.

 

[shefjr]

Owls are my Holy Grail as well. Actually eagles are also special for me and I'm excited because I found an eagles nest in my town yesterday and yes I do have photo proof. Lol! I can't wait to get my camera and lens back. I sent the my big lens and d7k out to be married. No more focus issues! Yay!

 

[PixelRabbit]

Nice! I'm with you on the Eagles, I recently found out we have them in the area and a general location on them (woot!)
Looking forward to your shots when you get your gear back!

I was sure there was a larger flying predator around, yesterday morning I found some bunny fur and a single drop of blood near the feeders (observes a moment of silence for the bunny). After seeing this guy (was probably close to 18-20in tall) I'm thinking perhaps he is the culprit. We have heard the owls here at night but have never seen them till this morning.

 

[PixelRabbit]

Ok, now the Sharp Shinned is just teasing!
This time he landed in the bush beside the feeders, I snuck up on him as best I could but he knew.

Confirmed the straight tail... just before he flew away.

Ok little hawk IT'S ON!!!