Sighting details
Location
near Mississauga, 08

Geobirds Local >>

rarityCooper's Hawks (4)
Seen by Bird Lady of Aquitaine
When July 20, 2010 at 11:24
Details COMMON (LOW NUMBERS)
Notes Maplewood Park. Thrilling morning from 8-9am ... all 4 babies flying around the South end of the park, landing on branches, standing on grass by fence, trying to catch squirrels - and having no luck. All 4 were flying through the woods, screeching and squawking plus making sounds similar to a human mumbling & grumbling. Beautiful streaking and gorgeous eyes! Baby #1 "The Big One" was perched on a branch out in the open and closed her eyes to have a nap. I truly wish I had a camera! Baby #2 standing on grass right next to a squirrel. The squirrel reached out with it's paw and swatted the hawk! The hawk took off. This has got to be one of the funniest things I've ever seen happen out in nature! Baby #3 and Baby #4 flying around in the woods having fun. It makes me feel great to see them all doing so well - all are very happy and healthy!
Weather Sun/cloud, light breeze, +21c.

Comments 

user jim macgregor, Jul 20 2010
-Thanx for the blow by blow account of the Cooper Family Day! Aint it a great world we live in!
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user jim macgregor, Jul 20 2010
AND, a rewarding day of sightings for you, I would say! :o))
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