Saturday, October 14, 2023

Foiled Again


 I was walking along a street and noticed some activity on a lawn across the road. This hawk had attempted to grab a black squirrel but the squirrel was having none of it and ran under some bushes. The hawk landed on a fence and looked a bit embarrassed and sat for a long time. I think it is a Coopers Hawk but I'm no expert.

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20 comments:

  1. eileeninmdOctober 14, 2023 at 9:48 AM

    Hello,
    It is a beautiful hawk. I am sure the squirrel was relieved, it was able to escape. I believe you are correct on your id. Great photo. Thank you for linking up and sharing your critter post! Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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  2. Taken For GrantedOctober 14, 2023 at 10:10 AM

    Your photo of this Hawk is wonderful. Hawks are not always successful in their hunts, but their percentage is not bad. The squirrel was just lucky.

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  3. William KendallOctober 14, 2023 at 10:12 AM

    Quite a bird.

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  4. LeaOctober 14, 2023 at 11:08 AM

    That's a great photo of the Hawk! I'm glad the squirrel escaped!

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  5. BillOctober 14, 2023 at 11:15 AM

    What a beautiful bird and probably waiting to see if the squirrel reappears.

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  6. carol l mckennaOctober 14, 2023 at 11:17 AM

    Beautiful photo of the magnificent hawk ~ Wow!


    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  7. SharonOctober 14, 2023 at 12:01 PM

    You got a great photo of this beautiful bird. I must say, I am glad the squirrel got away.

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  8. BreathtakingOctober 14, 2023 at 12:47 PM

    Hello :=)
    Super photo of the Cooper's Hawk.Magnificent looking birds.
    All the best
    Sonjia

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  9. Anne Hagman-NiilolaOctober 14, 2023 at 1:01 PM

    Beautiful hawk.

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  10. VillroseOctober 14, 2023 at 2:29 PM

    Lucky squirrel, but a great shot!

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  11. jennyfrecklesOctober 14, 2023 at 3:19 PM

    A fortunate squirrel. The hawk is a wonderful sight in the city.

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  12. roentareOctober 14, 2023 at 4:50 PM

    Such an elegant capture of hawk

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  13. Jenn JilksOctober 14, 2023 at 6:58 PM

    Nice capture!

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  14. CloudiaOctober 14, 2023 at 8:11 PM

    Thrilling!

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  15. CatalystOctober 14, 2023 at 8:24 PM

    We have Cooper's Hawks around here. Maybe they are everywhere. Great photo.

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  16. Iris FlaviaOctober 15, 2023 at 4:58 AM

    LOL, this sure made me laugh, "embarrassed"!

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  17. AnvilcloudOctober 15, 2023 at 5:17 AM

    Good for the squirrel, bad for the bird.

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  18. ~Lavender Dreamer~October 15, 2023 at 11:16 AM

    What a beautiful hawk...I love the stripes on the tail feathers.

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  19. s.cOctober 16, 2023 at 5:46 AM

    Wow great close up, lucky you.

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  20. YvonneOctober 16, 2023 at 7:35 PM

    What a beautiful photo. We have Coopers Hawks snacking in our garden once in a while. Last year we had one flapping its wings around on our front porch before flying off with something in its beak.

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