Kip’s Comments - December 5, 2024

Finally… I Got Its Picture

For several months I have seen glimpses of a Cooper’s hawk as it flew over our little ponderosa looking (I presume) for a bird at one of my feeders.

Until today I only saw a glimpse and did not get a decent look at the hawk. This morning the hawk was perched in a position to make it more visible - albeit with spindly branches in front of it - for photos. So, turn around and shoot pictures is what I did.

My observation and photography time was brief, but there were enough seconds to capture a couple of views of the stunning hawk.

Note: This is likely a young Cooper’s hawk based on the yellow eyes. Adult Cooper’s hawks have red eyes.

Cooper's Hawk - Image 931291

Cooper's Hawk - Image 931293

For those wondering, the Carolina wrens were not blown to North or South Carolina during yesterday and last night’s winds. I am curious how they weathered the wind, but they did.

Carolina Wren - Image 931259

Carolina Wren - Image 931270

Carolina Wren - Image 931285