Monday, March 16, 2009

Hockey playing Cooper’s Hawk…

Rick was looking out the kitchen window when a young Cooper’s Hawk decided to perch on the hockey net at the end of the driveway. He appears to be assessing the situation and studying all the strewn hockey gear.

Hmmm…sticks and pucks. What good are those--
I can’t eat them! This net, however, is a nice perch.

…very nice, indeed--eye level with a feeder 
full of American Tree Sparrows!

Rick then snuck out the back door and around the corner to get a better shot, but as soon as the Cooper caught sight of him, he took off, which…bonus!...turned into a really cool flight photo.


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16 comments:

  1. RoyMarch 16, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    Goalie, huh? I dunno, I'd figure a Cooper's would be more likely to play forward. And that's a nice flight shot!

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  2. SnowbabiesMarch 17, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    Great shots, especially the one in flight, well done Rick!

    Paul.

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  3. KimMarch 17, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    Great shots! I love where it decided to perch!

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  4. JayneMarch 17, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    Love the Coops! Great photos. :c)

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  5. Laure FerlitaMarch 17, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    Wow! What a site to see out the kitchen window! Very cool shots!

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  6. ShelleyMarch 17, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    Wonderful shots of the Hawk! You do have to wonder what he's thinking as he's on top of that hockey net.

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  7. Phil and MandyMarch 17, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Very nice bird to have on a visit to the Garden. Phil

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  8. RattlinantlerMarch 17, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    Very elusive hawk. Great to capture on of these so-close!

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  9. Warren BakerMarch 17, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    He did well to get that flight shot. Very nice detail.

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  10. FABMarch 17, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    Now that is a very 'smart' Hawk. FAB pics.

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  11. Nick SMarch 17, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    Great captures:-) I love the flying one !

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  12. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    Whooo-hoo! How cool was that!

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  13. KellyMarch 17, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    Thanks, everyone! Rick always seems to get the fun and cute shots! He again lives up to his nickname...the Spotter!

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  14. ChrisMarch 18, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    Wonderful pictures kelly. You made me discover a new species...

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  15. KellyMarch 18, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    Thanks, Chris! Your Icelandic blog has helped me learn about a lot of new species!

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  16. HeatherMarch 21, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    Very... cool.. photos! Especially the flight shot. GOOOOOAAAAAAL! (Oh wait, that's soccer.... same kind of net, though.)

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