• I think this is a sharp-shinned hawk. - jbhaber

Cooper's Hawk resting for a moment at the beach

He landed, I got a couple shots, and just like that he took off.

natureandwildlifephotography.blogspot.com/2010/10/play-se...

Cape May, NJ,

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  1. Spring Noel {Off & On} (20 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful capture! I would love to get a shot of one of these, but i never see them around.

  2. artofgold (20 months ago | reply)

    Wow...beautiful pic!! Excellent!

  3. pamelas26 [deleted] (20 months ago | reply)

    What a little beauty!! Excellent clarity and light surrounding this young hawk-on-the-go ~

  4. Ben Tebbens (20 months ago | reply)

    A beautiful bird!! Great timing;) So good.

  5. mat425 (20 months ago | reply)

    Very cool! Nice catch!

  6. NY Matt (20 months ago | reply)

    Great shot!!!!!

  7. Sai Achanta (20 months ago | reply)

    wonderful capture

  8. FlowrBx (20 months ago | reply)

    Ohhh, I love the pattern of his plumage contrasting with the grain of the wood - definitely an eye catcher!

  9. crawdog (20 months ago | reply)

    blue mood of a pretty bird

  10. www.matthansenphotography.com (20 months ago | reply)

    I love the tone scheme to this! Sweet shot

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