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Backyard Hawk
Location: Earth » North America » United States » Maryland » Anne Arundel County
Date: January 6, 2008
This bird was taking a bath in the collected water on top of a pool cover in my neighbors yard. It was cautious and watchful but not too concerned with me being pretty near. My neighbor was able to get up next to the pool side without it taking flight. Sharp-shinned?
Posted by Stephen Schueman on February 24, 2008 19:40. Last updated: March 04, 2008 18:30.
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Cooper's maybe...
Thanks for commenting. I just don't have the experience to know the subtle differences with the Cooper's and Sharpie's, to know. It was about 14-15" tall, I believe, if that helps and the tail was kind of long and appeared rounded in this shot.
Keep or trash? Either, or.
Ditto What Ted Wrote
What? Do you live in Raptor City?
P. S.: The only problem is what appears to be the relatively small head.
Fat bird
Perhaps head looks relatively small because the bird looks so fat :). Now seriously, compare here.
Cooper's Hawk
Thanks Gents.
Yes, I do believe I live in "Rator City".:) I see hawks and ospreys nearly everyday, if not I hear them.
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Cooper's Hawk?
Just seems bigger/stockier than a Sharp-shinned. My vote would be a Cooper's Hawk.