While walking through a thickly tangled part of the bosque, I came face to face with a Cooper’s Hawk. He sat very still, like maybe I wouldn’t notice him, but when he heard my shutter click, he flew off before I could get another shot.
While walking through a thickly tangled part of the bosque, I came face to face with a Cooper’s Hawk. He sat very still, like maybe I wouldn’t notice him, but when he heard my shutter click, he flew off before I could get another shot.
Off Center & Not Even 
Hi, Tim. I hadn’t seen a Cooper’s up here for some time. But with the snow, I again started keeping the feeders filled for the little birds. Yesterday morning a Cooper’s settles into a little hollow, a choice spot to survey happenings in the yard. Suddenly, whoosh, it swooped past the kitchen window, grabbed breakfast, and was gone. I’ll fill the feeders again this weekend…
They are magnificent birds!
Hi Susan. I see them a lot out here. I just don’t come face to face with them very often.
Awesome capture! You have a gift for bird photography! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Liz!
Another great catch 🙂
Thanks, Harry!
Coopers Hawk is a wine and a restaurant here. Handsome bird.
I think we only have the birds here. Thanks, Teri!
He’s a beautiful hawk, Tim. Nice capture! I love seeing the critters from the bosque. How are the owls doing?
Haven’t seen much of the owls. I hear them at night, and that’s about it. Thanks, Lavinia!
Still, you got a fab shot of a spectacular creature!! Beautiful!
Thanks, Resa!
Handsome! Even if he isn’t going to hang around for another pic!
Thanks, Julie.