Posts Tagged ‘Coopers Hawk’
Talon’ted
Check out these Talons! the anisodactyl (3 front toes 1 back toe) feet of the Accipitrids are built mean and lean.
Coopers Hawk up close ‘n personal
The orange eye tells me this is a mature Coopers Hawk. Juvenile’s have a Yellow Iris as well as other differences.
i find it can be difficult to distinguish the Sharp-shinned ...
Coopers Hawk Caught Red Taloned
i gotta tell ya this was a trip photographing these scenes. There is a pane of glass between the camera lens and the Guest who pursued, caught, killed and Act ...
Coopers Hawk caught in the act
this is a good view of her – long barred (rounded) tail, finishing off a tasty feathered morsel.
Coopers Hawk/”chicken hawk”/ Top of the Food Chain
Blood on the Talons – an ecological wonder works itself out – the “food chain” is a remarkable feature in nature.
Here, out my bathroom window, shrouded in patio/garden/ green shading ...
Coopers Hawk a real ‘top gun’
This Coopers Hawk i believe is a Female; i don’t see how it could be much bigger. The Accipitridaes exhibit a strong Reverse Sexual Dimorphism, where the Female is noticeably ...
Coopers Hawk in the feeding arena
Why does he/she look around – Dessert? certainly not from any avian danger.