I am told this is a Coopers Hawk

[MitchP2]

according to the good folks down at Google.

 

[Joel Bolden]

according to the good folks down at Google.


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It is. Here's a pic I took today(I'll be posting several later) of one from the front. It's not edited.

 

[Jeff1580 80]

according to the good folks down at Google.


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Veri good shot.....

 

[jeffashman40 3]

Very nice catch!

 

[John 2]

Google seems to confirm your ID. Nice catch.

 

[MitchP2]

Thanks everybody!

 

[Photo Lady]

great photo

 

[RVT1K]

Nice capture.

It appears to be an immature bird.

This is the adult version: Return of the Cooper's hawk

 

[MitchP2]

Thanks again everyone!

Nice capture.

It appears to be an immature bird.

This is the adult version: Return of the Cooper's hawk

He's definitely a young bird and new to the neighborhood. His shock at being swarmed by swallows and crows is a sure giveaway. He's also trying to steal dinner, he's perched there watching some crows below.

 

[slat]

Nice shot.