smittyone@cox.net Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 I spooked this raptor before I knew it was there (typical). By the time I stopped the car and got out, it was already circling high overhead. All of the pics I captured are of it's underside. Seen yesterday afternoon at Loess Bluffs NWR, in NW Missouri. Is it a young Cooper's Hawk? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 yup! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Yes, young Cooper's. Very long tail, obviously uneven tail feathers, clean narrow streaking, and big head. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smittyone@cox.net Posted September 2, 2021 Author Share Posted September 2, 2021 That was quick! Thanks folks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Yep, Cooper's. Wings are also held in a relatively straight position. Nice shots! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Thomas 2.0 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Nice picture! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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