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23-Feb-2021 Donald E. Casavecchia

Cooper's Hawk

Lake Frederick, Virginia

Been getting far too many Starlings at our backyard feeders and they've attracted the attention of this predator.
He nailed a starling; I don't think the starling even knew what hit him. Image taken through basement window.

Nikon Z 6II ,NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
1/1000s f/14.0 at 300mm iso500
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Tom Munson24-Feb-2021 22:12
I think this is a good use of Starling, Don. Great shot.
hayl24-Feb-2021 19:03
Excellent photo of this successful hawk.
Pierre Martin24-Feb-2021 12:08
terrific HD picture of that great behavior scene, bravo
Hank Vander Velde24-Feb-2021 03:12
An excellent sharp image Don. Great to get it with prey and good eye contact captured.
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet24-Feb-2021 00:11
Superb capture for you and cooper’s hawk.
Claude Gagnon23-Feb-2021 22:20
What a great shot Don....love it!! Too bad for the starling :))
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