I turned down my street earlier to find a couple of hawks in the middle of my cul de sac. One of them was puffed up, standing over something and the other was standing back looking jealous. I drove within 10 feet of the killer before it flew about 10 yards away with its kill (Dove). I went in the house to get a proper camera (not iphone) and was able to take several pics and get within 15 feet or so before they bailed.

I google image searched for an ID so I could tell my kids what they were. I think I figured it out but I'd like the experts here to confirm (or just guess). What say you?






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Cooper's Hawk?

yep, Cooper's Hawk

Cool photo

Yeah, that's what I came up with. Thanks.

very cool.

a quails worst enemy. Nice pictures!

He looks meaner than ****. Awesome animals.

Birds of prey know they're cool.....

I hope some of these come in to our neighborhood. Its full of doves and they sh*t on everything.

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Hawks are fascinating and fun to watch.

beautiful bird

will also take most any small snake, bird, rodent. this includes dogs and cats.