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  1. Papa2mykids

    Papa2mykids Seedling

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    This girl came flying in with her lunch and stayed long enough for me to snap a few pics.


    Adult female Cooper's Hawk.


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    Female Cooper's hawk ( photo / image / picture from Papa2mykids's Garden )


    Here is a closer look at her face.

    Hawks have that look don't they?

    Notice the red eye.







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    Beautiful ( photo / image / picture from Papa2mykids's Garden )



    Lunch is a European starling. Notice the black bill by the hawks left foot and the strling spots.


    I know it is a female by the sheer size of it.


    Ron
     
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  2. Papa2mykids

    Papa2mykids Seedling

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    Lunch ( photo / image / picture from Papa2mykids's Garden )



    Sorry, forgot to click on image the first time around


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    Great shots of your Cooper's hawk Ron. I know it's a shame the starling had to die but, after all, the hawk has to eat too doesn't she?
     
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    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    Great photo

    Must of been hungry?
    I thought you meant your lunch.LOL

    b
     
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    What a majestic looking gal. :D I hope she enjoyed her lunch. Well caught and well shared too.
     
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    Awesome photos Ron!
     
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    Wow. Those are great shots.
     
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    Thank you everyone, it was one of those right place at the right time situations and she cooperated.


    Ron
     
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