Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: P1150347 FZ40

Juvenile Cooper's Hawk / Accipiter cooperii

19 Aug 2011 164
This bird of prey took me totally by surprise right at the end of a quick visit to Reader Rock Garden on August 17th. I'm not sure if it had been down on the ground, but suddenly there was a lot of flapping and this bird landed on the fence. I'm not totally sure about the ID, but the tail did seem to be rounded, in a photo of when the bird was landing. Thanks, everyone! Thanks to those who added an ID, especially Art (Leapfrog!).