20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Young Cooper Hawk with his prey
There were four cooper hawks born in a tree near by. I watched them grow up from the nest to out hunting. This juvenile caught his prey and landed low in a tree near by. I took some pictures from my front porch. This is one of my favorites due to the eyes. Look close one eye is regular and the other has a transparent eyelid (nicitating membrane).
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 07.2022 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2022 |
Photo Location: | Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America |
Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV |
Copyright: | © Connie Rathbun |