Portrait of a young Cooper's Hawk
by Doris Potter
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Portrait of a young Cooper's Hawk
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Doris Potter
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This young Cooper's Hawk was one of four which allowed me to approach very closely. I was within three to four feet! To see more and a short video please go to http://dorispotter.blogspot.com/2011/08/close-encounters-of-hawk-kind.html
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August 7th, 2011
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Rory Cubel
Wow! How did you get so close? Was it a bird sanctuary? We had a Cooper's hawk on our chain link fence in our backyard this last Spring....amazing birds. Congrats,Doris, on a very professional bird of prey image! :)
Rory Cubel
Wow! How did you get so close? Was it a bird sanctuary? We had a Cooper's hawk on our chain link fence in our backyard this last Spring....amazing birds. Congrats,Doris, on a very professional bird of prey image! :)
Doris Potter replied:
Hi Rory: I just left a comment on your site and it went through twice - now I see the same thing happened here so I don't feel so bad :-) No, it wasn't a bird sanctuary per se but in an area in the Montreal Botanical Gardens. I think I was able to get so close because of several factors - the birds are used to people, they are young and trusting, and they were very intent on eating. I really appreciate your very kind comment.
Wibada Photo
Wow! Audubon, Nat. Geo., etc. quality in my book. What a thrill to be that close AND get great photos!
Doris Potter replied:
Thanks for such a wonderful compliment and for your comments on the other photos. I was extremely lucky to have spent at least half an hour with these four hawks with no one else around. These young hawks are the offspring of a couple which took up residence in the Montreal Botanical Gardens and they are often literally surrounded by photographers. I am so privileged to have had this time alone with them.
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