Trying to verify my fist look at an Adult Cooper's Hawk. The young ones buzz the yard everyday, but this is my first adult if I am correct. Thanks! Taken in GA today.
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 12:13 AM
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 12:32 AM
sharp shinned
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 12:48 AM
Uneven tail feathers, large head, I'm going Cooper's here.
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 12:49 AM
I agree with Creeker because of the tail.
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 12:50 AM
OK, Creeker, you may be right
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 01:39 AM
Agree with Cooper's for all the reasons above, plus the placement of the eyes (closer to the bill rather than centered on the head, giving it a "sinister" look).
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 01:43 AM
Agree with Cooper's for all the reasons above, plus the placement of the eyes (closer to the bill rather than centered on the head, giving it a "sinister" look).
LOL! I was going to include that too, but "eye close to bill" just didn't sound right. Your explanation is way better.
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 01:51 AM
Thanks everyone. Glad I wasn't the only one just a little confused. It is an adult isn't it?
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 01:53 AM
Yes, adult. It looks smallish to me, which would suggest male. Not saying that is a sure thing, of course.
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