Kestrel- nope, Cooper’s hawk

[Jason Fry]

While out poking around in the country today we found a kestrel with a bum wing. Got within about 4 feet and took a couple of phone pics.




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[flywise]

Wonder if some wildlife rehab would be interested
Nice pics

[Jason Fry]

Wonder if some wildlife rehab would be interested
Nice pics

Thought about catching him for that purpose, but it was about 40 degrees and that tree hung out over a tank of unknown depth.

[Puncher51]

Coopers Hawk

[Cajun Blake]

I don't think that's a kestrel, looks more like a juvenile Coopers Hawk. Kestrel are tiny and have distinct facial markings and brown eyes.

[Jason Fry]

Young Cooper's makes sense, alright. Fooled by the smaller size, but now that we're home and can look at the pic, I agree.

[flywise]

Thought about catching him for that purpose, but it was about 40 degrees and that tree hung out over a tank of unknown depth.

Yikes! No point in risking a polar plunge.....or worse. Good call

[mr. buck]

neat pics and i agree with the coopers hawk assessment. Hunt in the big country and think the american kestrel is the prettiest bird we have out there.

[cricman]

Definitely Cooper's. I have a pair that hunt pigeons and squirrels from the bird feeder in my backyard. I love them. They are beautiful and efficient hunters.


cricman