This young Cooper’s hawk came to my birdfeeder. I apologize for the number of photos, but he had so much to say.

How rude of them to all leave the second I arrive on the roof of the feeder. They’ve got my feathers ruffled now! I have as much right to be at the birdfeeder as anyone else. After all, I plan to feed on birds. Isn’t that what a birdfeeder is for?

It’s hard to find friends when you’re a bird of prey. I’m not even good at catching birds for my supper yet, being just a youngster.

I have a better view from here. And I think … yes … a few of those delicious finches are returning.

Eyes front! Play it cool. Pretend you don’t see them.

Oh no. Wouldn’t you know it? What a time for my mom to be calling. Should I stay or go?

Meanwhile the birds took off again. Darned dogs running around scaring off my meals. Can’t you just sit still for a while?

Another night of going to bed without supper.

But just you wait until I get my claws into you tomorrow.

I’ll pretend I’m not looking. That usually works.

Or … I might have to settle for that mouse down there.

Don’t judge me for hanging around the birdfeeder! What did you think? I gotta eat!
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March 26, 2016 at 8:42 pm
Those are fantastic photos!
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March 27, 2016 at 9:47 am
Thanks, Terry. He stayed still quite a long time. He felt comfortable here. Young and foolish too.
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March 27, 2016 at 1:20 am
Nothing else that I can say – those photos are fantastic
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March 27, 2016 at 9:47 am
The first ones, through the window weren’t so great but when he stayed around I went outside and got some better ones.
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March 27, 2016 at 3:48 am
Unbelievable photos — and such a handsome bird!
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March 27, 2016 at 9:48 am
I love seeing them (and I hate seeing them). I guess they have to eat too, but why can’t they eat birdseed like all proper birds do?!
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March 27, 2016 at 4:15 am
No apologizes necessary, Anneli. What a treat…he’s stunning! Great photos!
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March 27, 2016 at 9:49 am
Sometimes it takes longer to load the site when there are a lot of pictures, and I hate to shrink them. Glad you didn’t mind.
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March 27, 2016 at 4:25 am
Oh my, those are fabulous shots of this beautiful hawk! LOL @ birdfeeder 🙂 Loved those captions …
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March 27, 2016 at 9:50 am
Yes, it is definitely a birdfeeder. I guess some protein is on the menu as well as the grains.
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March 27, 2016 at 5:30 am
What a thrill! So nice of it to stop by for a visit.
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March 27, 2016 at 9:51 am
I almost missed it, but the Captain called out, “There’s a hawk on your birdfeeder,” and I grabbed the camera.
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March 27, 2016 at 6:41 am
Very cool.
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March 27, 2016 at 10:18 am
Nice to have you visit here, Donald. Glad you like the pics.
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March 27, 2016 at 8:39 am
Great pictures.
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March 27, 2016 at 9:51 am
Thanks, Darlene. You never know what will stop by at the birdfeeders.
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March 27, 2016 at 12:58 pm
Beautiful and lovely!
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March 27, 2016 at 2:03 pm
Thanks, Lucy. I’ve been watching for him all day today. No sign.
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March 27, 2016 at 1:32 pm
Holy Cow! You get these types of creatures hanging around your bird feeder? Wow.
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March 27, 2016 at 1:50 pm
Yes, we have the tastiest chickadees and finches in town.
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March 27, 2016 at 1:57 pm
Oh, I bet.
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March 27, 2016 at 2:04 pm
Well, apparently these guys make songbirds their main diet (unfortunately).
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March 27, 2016 at 2:01 pm
“I gotta eat,” such an appropriate ending to the post for this Cooper’s hawk monologue to self. I laughed at the reference to the poor guys Mom calling him back home.
The beauty in his fluffy feathers was so clear in your photos, Anneli. Thank you for this fun post.
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March 27, 2016 at 9:16 pm
Delightful!
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March 28, 2016 at 12:11 am
Wonderful photos. We have a Sparrow Hawk who pays regular visits to our garden. Wasn’t so chuffed with him when he took one of our blackbirds though.
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March 28, 2016 at 6:47 am
I know what you mean. It’s wonderful to see hawks and eagles up close, but then when they want to eat, we don’t like it so much. We try to put our human “fairy tale” values on wildlife and it just doesn’t work out all the time.
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March 28, 2016 at 6:44 am
He’s a beauty!! Wonderful photos, Anneli. I almost think he was humoring you!
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March 28, 2016 at 6:47 am
He certainly seemed to think he owned the place, which was bad for my songbird buddies but good for me and my camera.
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March 28, 2016 at 6:49 am
He’s part of the cycle of life, but it is hard to see the finches fall prey!
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March 28, 2016 at 6:54 am
For sure. I love my songbirds. Really, why can’t those hawks eat hamburger or something like that? I’d put out bits of meat for them.
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March 28, 2016 at 6:56 am
Now there is an idea. but then he might stick around all the time!
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March 28, 2016 at 6:57 am
Oh…duh… of course. I suppose I just have to hold off refilling the feeder and hope he moves on. I’ll try to forget about what young Coop is having for breakfast.
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March 28, 2016 at 6:59 am
Me too!
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March 28, 2016 at 9:08 am
So cool.
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March 28, 2016 at 11:44 am
Thanks, Lori. I thought it was pretty cool too, but the songbirds didn’t. One of them just barely escaped his clutches.
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March 28, 2016 at 9:10 am
Those are stunning photos! I get the average birds and the occasional squirrel ravaging my feeder.
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March 28, 2016 at 11:43 am
Get out the camera! Average birds are special to people in other parts of the country and squirrels are always fun.
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March 30, 2016 at 6:53 am
Isn’t he handsome! Susie sent me to say hi. Have a great day!
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March 30, 2016 at 6:56 pm
So glad you dropped by, Mary. Come back any time.
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March 30, 2016 at 9:03 am
These photos made me want to soar!!! 🙂
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March 30, 2016 at 11:41 am
So happy to hear that. I love seeing these birds in the yard but I still feel sorry for the little birds they’re planning to eat.
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March 30, 2016 at 6:31 pm
Hi. Susie sent me and this post caught my eye. What amazing shots. How far away were you?
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March 30, 2016 at 6:59 pm
Welcome! How far away was I? … I’m guessing about 20 to 30 feet, and I used the zoom lens of course. He wasn’t shy!
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April 11, 2016 at 2:29 pm
How bout a Cardenas bag? Just asking….
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April 13, 2016 at 7:36 pm
wow! this is amazingly wonderful
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April 13, 2016 at 10:34 pm
I’m really pleased you like the pics. It was a wow moment for me too, to have the opportunity to get so many photos of the hawk. He wasn’t shy at all.
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April 17, 2016 at 6:35 am
He is gorgeous! And so are your photos!
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April 17, 2016 at 7:35 am
Thanks. I was lucky to get these photos.
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