Cooper's Hawk

He gave me the old baleful hawk-glare, but let me take his photo. I think he might have been sick because he didn't move even when a squirrel came by and started heckling him. Poor guy!
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[Issi Bannerman]

Great capture Jullie - especially the right hand one. Lovely bokeh going on there, and that hawk-glare is quite impressive!

[Julie Duncan]

@jamibann Thank you kindly, Issi! :)

[Maggiemae]

Would they eat a squirrel? Is this squirrel got a death wish? They are such big and superior birds!

[Julie Duncan]

@maggiemae Well, I was a little surprised that the squirrel dared to go so close. This is a smallish hawk; just a bit bigger than a crow. It was REALLY cold today, so maybe he had just eaten and didn't feel like moving much? Thanks for the view, Maggiemae! :)

[carol white]

Nice captures!!

[Julie Duncan]

@carolmw Thank you, Carol! :)

[Lee]

Fabulous Julie, what a great spot.

[Julie Duncan]

@gamelee Thanks very much, Lee! :)

[Mac]

I hope he was just full. No glare beats a baleful hawk-eyed glare. Great catch.

[Julie Duncan]

@riverlandphotos I hope so, too! Hate to see God's creatures suffer. Thanks, Mac! :)

[Arefin]

good for the squirrel i guess, but hope he's ok. beautiful shot and diptych!

[Julie Duncan]

@wind_of_the_sothern_sea Thanks, Arefin! :)