Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii)

An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Above and below: An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010).

An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

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An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An immature Cooper's Hawk made an attack run on our feeders and then hung out for 30 minutes preening and hunting. It was an immensely enjoyable opportunity to study this beautiful raptor from so close. (Pasadena, Maryland, 2/7/2010). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Above: An immature Cooper's Hawk in the morning light near Havre de Grace, Harford Co., Maryland (9/16/2007).
Below: An immature Cooper's Hawk soaring over Turkey Point, Cecil Co., Maryland (9/23/2007).

Above: A Cooper's Hawk soaring near Cumberland in Allegany Co., Maryland (12/3/2006).

Below: An immature Cooper's Hawk migrates past the Fort Smallwood hawk watch (5/5/2012).

Below: A young Cooper's Hawk hunts a wash in Piñon Hills, California (7/23/2006).

Below: A Cooper's Hawk prowling the Bayside Campground on Assateague Island, Maryland (11/7/2009).

A Cooper's Hawk prowling the Bayside Campground on Assateague Island, Maryland (11/7/2009).

Below: An immature Cooper's Hawk in West Ocean City, Maryland (11/14/2009).

An immature Cooper's Hawk in West Ocean City, Maryland (11/14/2009).


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