Backyard Feeder (Warning)

[Jim Victory]

Doug's shot of the Hawk in his backyard reminded me of a young Hawk that visited my backyard recently. I had completely forgot about him.

Shot with a MKIV and 100-400.

[Patti Edens]

Jim, He's got a mouse! Cool shots.

I'm trying to learn to ID birds. My guess since it is a young bird and has a red eye, maybe a Red-shouldered Hawk? I was thinking maybe Coopers or Sharp-shinned, but those juvis have yellow eyes.

[David Alaniz]

It would be pretty neat to see this one. Nice catch Jim.

[GSM]

Jim very fine shot. this is probably second choice for a meal. These ones usually go after small birds.
Patti, this is a young adult cooper's hawk. I am no good with ID, but I have few of these around my house and looks familiar.

[ttusa]

VERY COOL shots!! Youngster has quite a meal...

[KenJulio]

trespassing cost this mouse its life. Be warned, do not trespass on Jim's property

[slickshooter]

It doesn't pay to be mousing around in Jim's backyard.
Nice catch Jim.

Dennis

[Jim Victory]

Originally Posted by GSM

Jim very fine shot. this is probably second choice for a meal. These ones usually go after small birds.
Patti, this is a young adult cooper's hawk. I am no good with ID, but I have few of these around my house and looks familiar.

Thanks everyone for you comments and look.

GSM your right about the ID and meal choice. Found remnants of small birds in my backyard to attest to your observation. I even had a Horned Owl visit and take down some of my squirrel population.

[gll]

very nice! I have never seen a hawk with that red of an eye as in the first shot, pretty cool !