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Accipiter cooperii
14-18 inches long, blue-gray wings, orange and white checked stomach
My backyard
Spotted on Jan 21, 2015
Submitted on Feb 23, 2015
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2 Comments
thanks, jim! i would agree 100% with your comment, they are very difficult to spot!
We have a 'resident' Coopers in our area. It is easy to spot, but difficult to capture, because it is in a tree that always partially shields with branches. At least you got a clear shot...good job!