Cooper's Hawk

A female hawk stands perched on my backyard fence post. I took this image from inside the house not wanting to spook the bird. Even so, the hawk knew it was being watched. She and her mate made their well-camouflaged nest in one of my tall palm trees. So interesting to watch their movements throughout the day. A beautiful creature!

 

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Bakersfield, CA - USA

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