Raptor lurks at the birdfeeder... Cooper's Hawk Madrona Marsh Torrance California 222
W9 and I walked over to watch the nature center bird feeders. We surprised the Cooper's Hawk and he surprised us.
"Among the bird world’s most skillful fliers, Cooper’s Hawks are common woodland hawks that tear through cluttered tree canopies in high speed pursuit of other birds. You’re most likely to see one prowling above a forest edge or field using just a few stiff wingbeats followed by a glide. With their smaller lookalike, the Sharp-shinned Hawk, Cooper’s Hawks make for famously tricky identifications. Both species are sometimes unwanted guests at bird feeders, looking for an easy meal (but not one of sunflower seeds)." allaboutboids
Raptor lurks at the birdfeeder... Cooper's Hawk Madrona Marsh Torrance California 222
W9 and I walked over to watch the nature center bird feeders. We surprised the Cooper's Hawk and he surprised us.
"Among the bird world’s most skillful fliers, Cooper’s Hawks are common woodland hawks that tear through cluttered tree canopies in high speed pursuit of other birds. You’re most likely to see one prowling above a forest edge or field using just a few stiff wingbeats followed by a glide. With their smaller lookalike, the Sharp-shinned Hawk, Cooper’s Hawks make for famously tricky identifications. Both species are sometimes unwanted guests at bird feeders, looking for an easy meal (but not one of sunflower seeds)." allaboutboids