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22-FEB-2009

22 FEB 09 COOPER'S OR SHARP-SHINNED HAWK

And a young one I think
Suddenly the birds in my yard dropped to zero until he left
Had to shoot thru the window blinds & screen quickly to get this =)

I think he saw a rodent
I hope he caught it

Canon EOS 40D
1/60s f/5.0 at 190.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Karen Stuebing28-Feb-2009 12:59
What a great find and fanstastic detailed capture.
Greg Harp24-Feb-2009 16:49
Outstanding shot.
laine8223-Feb-2009 06:15
What a hansome boy !! Great shot, Pete
Debbie Blackburn Beierle23-Feb-2009 04:54
Nice shot! Intense and intimidating pose!! No wonder the bird population dropped!!!
Robin Reid23-Feb-2009 04:36
Excellent catch.
Cindi Smith23-Feb-2009 04:06
Just waiting for the next snack! Excellent! in your backyard?
Coleen Perilloux Landry23-Feb-2009 01:42
Beautiful shot. Yes, the birds hide and stay very quite.
Nancy Lobaugh23-Feb-2009 00:14
gorgeous!
Faye White22-Feb-2009 23:31
he's a beauty!
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