#predatorbirds

While making bread this morning I looked up and was amazed to see this juvenile "Cooper's Hawk" sitting outside the kitchen window. I have a small Hemlock tree planted next to my little pond

A dangerous little guy this! (Melierax canorus) Today I saw him for the first time and I was surprised to see him appear at our home, in a city suburb. As you can see here, he has taken a bird, but they