Hey MDOSPREYers, I snapped this picture of an accipiter in 
early morning light yesterday (7:30 am) in College Park 
along the Paint Branch trail.  I didn't get any good looks 
at the bird in flight, other than the usual accipiter cues. 
I can't decide if it's a juvenile Sharp-shinned Hawk (due to 
pale supercilliary line) or Cooper's Hawk (due to fine 
streaking that stops at the belly).  Any opinions?  Thanks!

http://www.astro.umd.edu/~dcr/xfer/20051029_0740.JPG

(photo enhanced to bring out detail)

D

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