On Saturday at mid-morning we spotted this Coopers hawk tidying up a bit on a broken old Cottonwood branch. He looked like he has had a bit of a rough time lately with his feathers looking downright scruffy. After a half hour or so of preening his feathers were back in fine order and he was off again hunting in nearby woods.
nature has no boss 
Beautiful image… selecting white background makes it really look special 🙂
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Thanks Sreejith, the sky in the photo was sort of a very dull blue which made converting to BW a good choice to make the Hawk look a little sharper. Hope your Monday is a good one.
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A juvenile, perhaps? Still growing his permanent attire.
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I had not thought of that and it could very well be the case.
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Beautiful capture, the black and white really makes it pop.
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Thanks and thanks for taking some time to give a little feedback. This image was one of those that just seemed to work best in BW due to the lackluster color of the sky that morning and I ma glad you appreciate the BW treatment. Hop your day is going well.
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Great 🙂
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Thanks and I hop your week is off to a great start.
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Today not, but i hope it will getting better
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Well here’s to things looking up.
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What a gorgeous black and white! I’ve photographed a number of hawks in my riverside backyard this year, and it’s quite challenging to name them! We seem to have a large variety flying the area.
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Thanks, I also find identifying Hawks to be difficult given the differences between adults and immature ones. We have two main Hawks nearby Coopers and Red-tailed with are easy but once we get into new terrain with new species it is sure difficult. Hope you are doing great and having a wonderful day.
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“Who’s scruffy looking?” – Han Solo
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I vaguely remember that quote.. is that from the first star wars movie or later on in the series? have a great one.
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Im pretty sure it was in Empire Strikes Back…
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So long ago.
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Are you sure he didn’t just have a large lunch?
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Well, that is sure an alternative explanation. Perhaps a messy mouse for lunch that day. 🙂
Hope your day is going well and thanks for taking time to give a bit of feedback.
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Wow! What a beautiful shot! Love this in black and white….
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Thanks, the sky was such a dull blue the BW treatment made it work. Thanks for the feedback and thanks fro taking time to give it. We appreciate it. Have a great evening.
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Stunning bird. You were very lucky to catch it. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks Lucy and yes luck is indeed a key word in photographing birds. Thanks for the feedback as we really appreciate it and have a great day.
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So simple and so beautiful!
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Thanks Jude. Wishing you all the best and have a great day.
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wow, amazing picture!
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Thanks and thanks for the feedback as we really enjoy it. Hope you are doing well today and your day is going great.
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Interesting looking raptor, well staged
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Thanks, the Coopers hawk is one of the smaller raptors in this area except for the Kestrel and is quite good looking. Thanks for the feedback and tang time to give it. We really appreciate it.
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I wonder what he had been up to… Was there a lady hawk nearby??
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Hi, not sure if the ladies were around but after he cleansed himself up he was a looker.
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He is the Brad Pitt of the Raptor world. 🐦
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only in his mind. 🙂
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…like most guys. 😆
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