The guy behind the lens

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

A Visit from our Local Cooper's Hawk

The Highly efficient visit of our neighborhood Cooper's Hawk last autumn.He was yet to read "To Kill A Mockingbird".

Immature Cooper's Hawk Sitting on a FenceAllen, TX


Immature Cooper's Hawk protecting his killAllen, TX


Immature Cooper's Hawk guarding the remains of his prey.Allen,TX
Click in any image to see it in the original gallery.

This is a post to WORDLESS WEDNESDAY, WORLD BIRD WEDNESDAY, & CAMERA CRITTERS.
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40 comments:

  1. PippaDMarch 15, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Great captures though! Look at his legs, can't believe how long they are.

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  2. TexWisGirlMarch 15, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Wow. His coloration is very vivid. Great catches (his and yours!)

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  3. CarolMarch 15, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Stunning shots!

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  4. KaHollyMarch 15, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Wow! He doesn't even look real! I've never seen anything like it. Great photos.

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  5. SLHMarch 15, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Awesome captures! Well done!

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  6. ~ YMarch 15, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Oh wow, that is some bird! Great shot!

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  7. FaytheMarch 16, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    we have them, but I have never seen them up close. is his beak naturally blue or is it from what his lunch was? My neighbor used to raise fancy pigeons & other small birds, but "our" hawk snacked him out of the please ...

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  8. Jidhu JoseMarch 16, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    superb shots
    happy WW

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  9. real girl sportMarch 16, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    Great shots - that will teach us to get all soppy and gooey about Mother Nature! This guy is not interested in playing nice...

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  10. mickMarch 16, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    All nice photos but the last one is especially good.

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  11. Kerri FarleyMarch 16, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    These are FABULOUS!!!!

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  12. Beth FMarch 16, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Awesome shots -- wow!!

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  13. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    John, fantastic shots! What a bird.

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  14. jocoMarch 16, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    What a creature. So full of confidence. Very nice pictures.

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  15. SondraMarch 16, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    WOW--Amazing clarity and detail on these shots the eyes are hypnotic--

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  16. •°°• IcyBC •°°•March 16, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Incredible photos of the hawk, and its meal! You must have one of those gigantic lens :-)

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  17. FABMarch 16, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    FABulously detailed images.

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  18. Ms. BeckyMarch 16, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    he's one fierce-looking dude. and right after a kill. nice capture. happy WW, and have a really great day!

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  19. Amila KanchanaMarch 16, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    A grand photo of grand creature!

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  20. FotokarusellenMarch 16, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    A stunning set of photos. Perfect!

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  21. theconstantwalkerMarch 16, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Great images of a stunning bird.

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  22. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Awesome bird!

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  23. Julie G.March 16, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Sensational series! Awesome bird!

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  24. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    He's beautiful.

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  25. Romina GarciaMarch 16, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Gorgeous!
    Awesome blog!
    I'm your new follower on GFC.
    So glad I found you with the hop!
    You can reach me at:
    http://rominagarciamartyrhood.blogspot.com/

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  26. CheerfulMarch 17, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    great shot...you captured it so well, awesome! :) PinayMum - Mommy's Life Around...visiting you with smile and happy thoughts!

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  27. Misty DawnSMarch 17, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Outstanding photographs! I saw a hawk with a meal this morning. Unfortunately, I was on my way to work and couldn't stop.

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  28. Jim CodaMarch 17, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Great hawk photos John.

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  29. SpringmanMarch 17, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Epic captures there John! Nature is a stirring subject to focus on. Your eye is sharp and your hand is steady. There is more great stuff to come I have a feeling!

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  30. UnknownMarch 17, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    These are amazing. Thanks for sharing I hope you link up with us next week.

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  31. SnapMarch 19, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    stunning!!! happy critter day!

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  32. eileeninmdMarch 19, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Amazing photos, the hawks are awesome sights to see. I do feel sorry for their dinner though.

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  33. CarlettaMarch 19, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Excellent shots!

    Carletta@Round The Bend

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  34. AnonymousMarch 19, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Exquisite shots! What a gorgeous bird!

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  35. UnknownMarch 19, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Beautiful series John!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  36. Yogi♪♪♪March 19, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Great shots. We have lots of birds but they make themselves scarce when a hawk shows up. I would love to capture some photographs of them getting one of the birds.

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  37. Jidhu JoseMarch 19, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    nice shots

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  38. UnknownMarch 19, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Beautiful captures

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  39. Chubskulit RoseMarch 19, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Oh how gorgeous!

    My Camera Critter post, have a nice weekend.

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  40. RoanMarch 20, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Amazing shots. The power in those legs is evident. About the only hawks I see here are high in the sky. I've been threatening to put up Hubby's blind and spend the day. Maybe when spring finally comes to stay.

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