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