At least I'm pretty certain it's a Cooper's so correct me if I'm mistaken.
Cooper's_Hawk by Photo Hunter 61, on FlickrETA: Thanks to all who helped correct my incorrect ID. Not a Cooper's, but a Sharp-shinned Hawk.
PhotoHunter Senior Member  More info Post edited over 8 years ago by Photo Hunter. | Jan 17, 2015 18:23 | #1 At least I'm pretty certain it's a Cooper's so correct me if I'm mistaken. Cooper's_Hawk by Photo Hunter 61, on FlickrETA: Thanks to all who helped correct my incorrect ID. Not a Cooper's, but a Sharp-shinned Hawk.
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Beekeeper Goldmember More info | Jan 17, 2015 18:41 | #2 I think it's a Sharp-shinned. Squared of tail with no white margin. Sharp-shinned hawks are closer to the size of a pigeon, and Cooper's hawks are crow-size. Zach--C&C is welcome on my photos
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2n10 Cream of the Crop More info | Jan 17, 2015 21:13 | #3 I think Beekeeper is correct. The head is more round with a more dainty beak. The striping on the breast appears to be heavy also.
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Jan 17, 2015 21:23 | #4 Beautiful shot! And nice perch. 1DX, 1DIV, 5DIII, A7RII, RX1RII, 14 2.8L II, 35 1.4L, 50 1.2L, 85 1.2L II, 135 2L, 16-35 2.8L II, 24-105 4L IS, 24-70 2.8L, 70-200 2.8L IS II, 300 2.8L, 400 5.6L, IS, 800 5.6L IS
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JanetS Senior Member More info | Jan 17, 2015 23:49 | #5 My best guess is a juvenile sharp-shinned although others here are much more knowledgeable in this area. Essentially what photography is is life lit up.
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Slaterza Goldmember 2,007 posts Likes: 7 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Beijing, China More info | Jan 18, 2015 05:37 | #6 |
budcam Goldmember  More info | Jan 18, 2015 06:34 | #7 Beauty capture and well done Dave. I checked my Petersons Bird App. and looks like a Sharp Shinned Hawk. Dan
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Jan 18, 2015 07:01 | #8 Well then, Sharp-shinned it is! Thank you all for the kind words and for the assist with my poor ID skills. I kept going back and forth with the tail shape and the bird seemed closer to crow size as I thought back on the encounter. John, it was your comment regarding the breast streaks that cleared it all up for me! Thanks again!
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CDMOOSE Cream of the Crop  More info | Jan 18, 2015 07:51 | #9 That is certainly a gorgeous shot; well done. Al
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LesterWareham Moderator  More info | Jan 18, 2015 07:53 | #10 Wow, the shins are not the only thing that is sharp, that shot is too. Wonderful shot Dave. Gear List
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CaptBob Cream of the Crop  More info | Jan 18, 2015 07:59 | #11 Whichever it is you nailed it, well done canon R3, 1DXmk2, 600 F4 L IS mk2,100-400 L IS mk2, 16-35 F4 L IS, 24-105 F4L, canon 1.4xmk3, 2xmk3
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Beekeeper Goldmember More info Post edited over 8 years ago by Beekeeper with reason 'adding link'. | Jan 18, 2015 09:56 | #12 It can be tough to ID whether a bird is a Cooper's hawk, or Sharp-shinned hawk. Generally Cooper's hawks have rounded tails with a wide white band on the tail tip with a less heavily streaked underside than Sharp-shinned hawk. Cooper's hawks also have a more square-shaped head. However, you can't pin down an ID based on one plumage characteristic alone since various conditions like plumage wear and moult can effect how a bird looks. Cooper's hawks are crow-size, and Sharp-shins are closer to pigeon size, but judging size in the field (or in pictures) can be difficult. I usually try to use a combination of traits to ID an these two species since they can look so much alike. Zach--C&C is welcome on my photos
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Jan 18, 2015 13:26 | #13 Beautiful shot! Greg Gard
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Jan 18, 2015 15:37 | #14 Excellent shot Dave, well done. Canon R6 II, RF 800mm.
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cerett Senior Member 824 posts Likes: 240 Joined Jun 2013 Location: Santa Ana, California More info | Jan 18, 2015 19:01 | #15 |
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