Cooper's Hawk with Pigeon Prey
Just when you thought you were out they suck you right back in.....
I was heading out of the park after a beautiful morning to go home to
watch the Duel 125s at Daytona.... when all of a sudden I see this
immature Cooper's hawk flying over the lake with a pigeon in its
talons.....
Needless to say I hurried over to take a look.....
I even pulled out my camera and squeezed off a few shots...!!
I see many Cooper's Hawks in Central Park... but I have never seen one
successfully get a Pigeon....
The Pigeon was almost as big as the Cooper's - maybe this bird will
grow up to be a super successful hunter.....!!
Comments and faves
nachlaot (3 months ago | reply)
Stunning picture!
6914tm (3 months ago | reply)
Excellent find and capture Brian.
Hank Halsey (3 months ago | reply)
Just got done watching the duels, a little boring, but the 500 should be good.
Fabulous find and capture Brian !!!
bananaman33428 (3 months ago | reply)
Terrific shots, Brian! I guess pideons are the most common preys in Central Park.
DMF Photography (3 months ago | reply)
Great gore, excellent eye-contact!
DMF Photography added this photo to his favorites. (3 months ago)
trishanorton (3 months ago | reply)
Wow.....what a capture Brian! The hawk is so sharp and love the eye contact.....kind of asking you if you want to be next....lol Wow....NASCAR huh....another thing we have in common....love the racing almost as much as birds....lol Can't wait to get together again and hear who your fav drivers are! Watching the Nationwide race now on tv with the scanner on the computer listening to the drivers....the best!
This photo was invited and added to the NYC Birds of Prey group.
Cajunspice (3 months ago | reply)
Munch Time !