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Re: Hawk ID & Behavior w/Photos

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"Russell L. Mader Jr"

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Russell L. Mader Jr

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Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:42:29 -0500

It is suggested by Dan Haas that this likely a juve coopers both in  
markings and in behavior.  Thanks for the response Dan.

russ



On Feb 15, 2009, at 08:30 , Russell L. Mader Jr wrote:

For some reason this post didn't go thru last night, hope it does today.


russ



On Feb 15, 2009, at 08:30 , Russell L. Mader Jr wrote:

For some reason this post didn't go thru last night, hope it does today.


russ




As I walked toward a friends apartment from the parking lot, I heard  
heavy movement in the brush.  Looking closer I saw what appeared to be  
a young red-shouldered hawk hopping in the leaves.  Although I  
couldn't see his feet, the movement was similar to what I've seen  
before when they have captured prey.  Sure enough he started ripping  
feathers from a bird I couldn't see.  Luckily I had my camera and got  
a few pix.  They can be found at http://web.mac.com/rlmader.  Go to  
the blog and the 02/14/09 entry.

ID conformation.  I think it is a young red-shouldered hawk, but  
conformation or correction would be appreciated.  Go to url above to  
see photos.

Behavior Quirk:  The bird continued to eat even when someone come up,  
started  a car about 10 feet way and drove off.  I guess it was one  
hungry hawk.  My photos are from 10/12 feet away.  Didn't seem to  
phase the hawk at all.  When he was done, including feet, he seemed to  
want to move out, but couldn't figure how to get out of the bushes.  I  
assumed the brush made it difficult to fly from where he was so I  
started moving back.  He came directly toward me out of brush in a  
direct line as I moved back.   Once I was about 50/60 feet away, he  
cleared the brush.   However, instead of flying off he circled the  
brush and went back in.  Never opened his wings.  Is this guy unable  
to fly or just wondering around looking for another meal.  I didn't  
was to move in and try to flush him if he's hurt.   Ever hear/see this  
type of behavior before?

russ

web.mac.com/rlmader