Coopers Hawk in the Garden

Check out what we had in our garden this evening. I have been picking up sticks and placing them in the garden for the song birds to perch on. Never expected to see a Coopers Hawk perched on one. I guess I know what has been eating the doves in our backyard lately.
The first photo was taken through glass as I didn't want to scare it away. After snapping a few through the window, I crept outside and got a few more. Awesome!!!! Can you tell I was excited.

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Lucky you, and well done.

I can understand that you were excited. Beautiful and so sharp.

Congrats and well done

Nice job..love the tomatoes in the background!

Very cool visitor, although you may be missing your other birds soon

Great set of photographs of am amazing predator.

Along that line, I have a great photo of a Barred Owl from our backyard.... hunting at our bird feeder. Sort of a win/lose. I do love that photograph, however.

Madjackdog wrote in post #16342641
Lucky you, and well done.

Lyn2011 wrote in post #16342710
I can understand that you were excited. Beautiful and so sharp.

2n10 wrote in post #16342756
Congrats and well done

Thanks everyone.

SJC from VT wrote in post #16342767
Nice job..love the tomatoes in the background!

I really need to get out and get those picked and processed, but they do make a nice background.

Crimzon wrote in post #16346370
Very cool visitor, although you may be missing your other birds soon

Have noticed a pile of Dove feathers now and then lately.

Phoenixkh wrote in post #16346404
Great set of photographs of am amazing predator.
Thanks

Along that line, I have a great photo of a Barred Owl from our backyard.... hunting at our bird feeder. Sort of a win/lose. I do love that photograph, however.

I have seen Kestrels come down and snag birds before which is amazing. I would love to see the Cooper's get one and hopefully photograph it. I'm not one to get upset when predators come around.