flightman Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 I saw this bird (last photo) up in a bare tree in Jones Beach NY on Dec. 2. I thought it was a juvenile Cooper's Hawk. Looking at the photo, though, I think it might be a Sharpie. I know that Sharpies have smaller heads, skinny legs, and squarer tails, but exactly how much? Over the last few years, I have seen several juveniles and thought that they were all Cooper's, but now I am not sure. The bird in flight is the same one perched on a roof. I'm not sure about the sizes. Are any of these Sharpies? The flying bird certainly looks like it has a square tail. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightman Posted December 4, 2022 Author Share Posted December 4, 2022 I should have mentioned that the bird on the roof (and flying) chased a flock of pigeons off that roof - probably too large prey for a Sharpie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinHood Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 I agree with you - juvenile Cooper's Hawk. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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