Cooper's Hawk
I was camped out looking for another bird, and a big commotion broke out in the canopy on the other side of the woods. Two Crows began cackling and chasing a Cooper's Hawk, who twice landed in thick branches, only to have the Crows pursue the chase. I was watching a hole in a tree, and trying not to be distracted, but the Cooper's put on quite a display of evasion, diving in and around tree trunks. Finally, the bird landed down low, and very close to me. Despite having the sun behind the bird, and having to shoot between two trees, I decided to experiment. I really like the result - a tribute to some great flying. The Crows left, and the bird rested for a couple of minutes, and then departed. Thanks to Paul for confirming the identification.
Cooper's Hawk
I was camped out looking for another bird, and a big commotion broke out in the canopy on the other side of the woods. Two Crows began cackling and chasing a Cooper's Hawk, who twice landed in thick branches, only to have the Crows pursue the chase. I was watching a hole in a tree, and trying not to be distracted, but the Cooper's put on quite a display of evasion, diving in and around tree trunks. Finally, the bird landed down low, and very close to me. Despite having the sun behind the bird, and having to shoot between two trees, I decided to experiment. I really like the result - a tribute to some great flying. The Crows left, and the bird rested for a couple of minutes, and then departed. Thanks to Paul for confirming the identification.