Coopers Hawk
As I approached the Coopers Hawk nesting area today, I noticed a distinct lack of nestlings,in the nest or in the branches around the nest. All I saw was tis adult. Then some movement above my head clued me in! There were about a dozen Turkey Vultures floating over head, close to the nest, close enough to get some pretty alright shots of them with a cloud obscured sun! I figured the other adult was covering the nestlings in the nest! I sure wish I could get up there and see for sure. I suppose the adult hawks wouldn't appreciate that though! :)
Ralston Creek Trail, 7-1-10.
Coopers Hawk
As I approached the Coopers Hawk nesting area today, I noticed a distinct lack of nestlings,in the nest or in the branches around the nest. All I saw was tis adult. Then some movement above my head clued me in! There were about a dozen Turkey Vultures floating over head, close to the nest, close enough to get some pretty alright shots of them with a cloud obscured sun! I figured the other adult was covering the nestlings in the nest! I sure wish I could get up there and see for sure. I suppose the adult hawks wouldn't appreciate that though! :)
Ralston Creek Trail, 7-1-10.