I agree with your ID (and with the difficulty). Great light!!!A Cooper's hawk I believe. I struggle to tell them and Sharp-shinned apart.
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@Cabezon really brings the goods !This thread is the best thread on this site as well as many other sites. I have learned more everyday from posts here than I learned from weeks or months reading others.
To see birds I have never seen or knew about and in our backyard is awe inspiring. To see birds in their native habitat only makes it better.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for spending time helping others, including me, and sharing with us.
Outstanding! An opportunity to photograph 1 of those could almost get me to drive over to the coast. Looks like God designed Wood Ducks and Picasso designed the Harlequin . . .harlequin ducks (2nd cutest in NA after woodies
Yes he does, just as you do, John! Thank you both for sharing some amazing photos!@Cabezon really brings the goods !
Great advice!Cabezon - great as usual!
Just a reminder, bring your hummer feeders in, keep them fed. Our hummers have been busy. Also, for those not in the know, don’t waste money on the red colored mix. Hummers are attracted to the feeder colors. One part sugar, four parts water, heat a bit to help dissolve the sugar. Keep those hummers that stay around happy. Some tend to stay through the winter because of the feeders.
Thanks