Subject: [Tweeters] Photos of banded juv Cooper's Hawk in Arboretum
Date: Mar 13 13:02:37 2010
From: Clare McLean - clareishere at hotmail.com



While reviewing my shots taken this morning, I realized I photographed a silver-colored band on its leg. If you'd like to have a look, photos are here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/claremclean/sets/72157623488745735/
It was working with a small branch from a coniferous tree; is it too young to be collecting nesting material? I didn't see any other bird with it.
I wonder if this is one of those banded by Kevin Purcell in Volunteer Park?
I have also seen an adult Cooper's zooming down the alley between 19th and 20th aves East between Mercer and Roy twice in the past month or so.
About four years ago, I observed what I think was successful fledge of 2 or 3 juvies from a nest in Interlaken Park.
In other words: Cap Hill/Montlake is good urban habitat for Cooper's Hawks!
Any feedback welcome.
Thanks!
Clare McLean
Seattle, WA
clareishere at hotmail.com

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