Participant Photo: Cooper’s Hawk
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This Cooper’s Hawk (and sometimes one of its parents) came nearly everyday to perch near the feeders. Even though the birds were smart enough not to make an appearance with the hawks around, I still took in the feeders with the hope of discouraging the hawks. For the most part, the hawks have given up. Unfortunately, I saw one of them today flying very quickly after a dove. Hopefully, the hawks will leave for good, and I can put up the bird feeders again.
Categories: Predatory birds
Tags: Cooper's Hawk
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One comment on “Participant Photo: Cooper’s Hawk”
I’ve had Cooper’s and Red-shouldered Hawks on my fence almost every day. I do not take down my feeders for multiple reasons;
1. I like seeing a close-up encounter with a wild hawk.
2. The birds are smart enough not to visit when a hawk is around
3. Bird feeders do not cause more bird deaths, they only make it where you can see them more.
4. I would not think it’s fair to the birds to not feed them.
5. Hawks need to eat as well.