Deadly Fence

1/160 sec. f/8 ISO 1000

Cooper's Hawk

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A good fence for the hunter, but maybe not so good for the hunted.

Makin' A Mess

1/125 sec. f/8 ISO 1000

1/20 sec. f/2.4 ISO 50

The last photo shows the scant remains of a starling after it was killed and eaten by one of the Cooper's Hawks. Other than feathers, the only parts left were the head and beak in the center of the photo. This took place in the backyard just a few feet from the feeders. Unfortunately, I wasn't home at the time so I didn't get any shots other than this one of the mess. It hasn't hurt the starling population any, either, much to my dismay.

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All Business

1/160 sec. f/8 ISO 1000

This immature Cooper's Hawk alternates with the adults hunting in the backyard. These shots have been a long time coming. It has been unbelievably frustrating trying to get photos of any of them. They don't stay long and my past efforts have been unsuccessful. I just wish the hawks were more successful at hunting as the House Sparrow population needs some serious attention.

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