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Cooper's Hawk Stretches | 5 Jan. 2022 |
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Since the late summer/early fall, an immature Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii) has been hanging around the homes here, at Cooper's Pond. Of course, a number of different immature Cooper's hawks may be in the area, but I think she's the same one.
Back in August, the hawk was easy to spot opposite the sliding glass doors. (Subsequently, the hawk has taken to hiding rather successfully.)
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Suddenly, there was a flurry of wings, and I thought the Cooper's hawk would take to the air.
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Nope. The hawk remained where she was. (Was she giving me a direct stare?)
Afterward the Cooper's resumed watching - although more intently. |
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I've photographed the same Cooper's hawk a number of times over the winter, but these remain my clearest photos.
Photo note: I used a Pentax K3-II, with the Pentax-D FA 150-450mm lens, during August 2021 for these photos. . |