Cooper's Hawk

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Cooper's Hawks are migratory forest dwelling birds found across the United States.

Their diet consists primarily of smaller birds. Many homeowners who attract birds to their yards report on the presence of a Cooper's Hawk looking for an easy meal.

The hawk in the picture was perching at ground level looking for (or protecting) dinner. It did not appear flustered during the two or three minutes it took to get its picture from a five foot distance.

© 2007 Patricia A. Michaels