20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A Young Cooper's Hawk Trying Out It's Wings Before Fledging
A young Cooper's Hawk stretches its wings in the nest in preparation for taking its first flight. The sunlight coming from behind beautifully illuminates those new feathers.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 07.2022 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2022 |
| Photo Location: | Prescott Valley, Arizona, United States of America |
| Camera: | ILCE-1 |
| Copyright: | © Heather Spencer |