Cooper's Hawk images as seen through a kitchen window 8:39 through 8:45 AM on April 13, 2017, Jericho, Vermont.
We were thinking of birding at South Hero Marsh Trail this morning when this Cooper's Hawk reminded us that great birding can often be had at home with coffee in hand - looking out the window into the backyard.
Identification can be tricky between Cooper's Hawk and Sharp-shinned Hawk. National Geographic states Cooper's has stronger contrast between back and crown(crown darker than back), undertail coverts entirely white. (My guess is this is a Cooper's).
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Opportune shots Bernie. You were at the right place at the right time - with camera in hand, and coffee nearby. Now that's birding! Great close-up views.
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