With hundreds of pictures of birds in the photo files, Bird of the Week was a challenge, from I. J. Khanewala, that I couldn’t pass up. This Cooper’s Hawk was spotted in February of this year at Spring Valley Nature Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. Luckily, it allowed me to get quite close so the 200 zoom lens was able to get a fairly clear shot.
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So gorgeous
It is a handsome bird. Thank you for visiting.
Yes, it is. You’re welcome
Such magnificent birds of prey. I totally love watching whenever Cooper’s Hawks appear here in the cityscape.
I agree. I love seeing them in the our garden even though I know they’re hunting other birds. The was the first time I’d managed to get so close to one in a more natural environment.
Very nice image – thanks
Thank you, Richard!
They are gorgeous birds, but not my favorites when they hunt in my front yard 😦
This time, I was in their territory so I didn’t have to worry about all the little birds that make up the usual smorgasbord in our garden.
Outstanding photo. Glad you posted it to the BoW.
Just a heads up: you linked this to an old post. Maybe you’ll have more clickthroughs if you link it to the most recent one.
OK. Thanks.
That’s a gorgeous capture.
Thank you, Lynette! It was very obliging and gave me plenty of time to get some close-up shots.
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Thank you!
Oh what a gorgeous photo of this hawk 😀
Thank you so much, Cee!
Simply wonderful, Sue. As an aside, if you’d like good food and great sangria, look for Cooper’s Hawk restaurant. One finally opened in Arizona, although we haven’t made it there yet. They also have an extensive wine selection. 🙂
Many thanks, Janet! Yes, we have a Cooper’s Hawk restaurant near us and several in surrounding towns. It’s one of my favorite places to eat and the wine’s pretty good too.
Marvelous photo of this handsome raptor.
Thank you, Anne!
Powerful
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I like its expression!🙂
Looks like it’s doing a little dance.
Such a handsome bird. I love all the little hearts on its plumage and he/she does look as though it’s looking for a partner!
It is a handsome bird! I’m not sure how to tell the difference between the male and female of the species but hopefully they do, which is all that matters.
A gorgeous bird!
I agree, Dwight! Thank you for visiting.
Great shot of it and look!
Many thanks, Deborah!
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I had a pair of Cooper’s Hawks nesting in the giant oak above the deck at my previous house (back in 2010; we lived on a deeply wooded lot). They are magnificent creatures.
I agree, Margo. They are magnificent.