I just had a visitor. He sat perched on my balcony ledge in AZ. Is he a Cooper Hawk? Not a bald eagle, I don’t believe. What kind of hawk is he?
What a treat this morning. Any ideas?
Five Shots: The Hawk
Photography. Observations. Adventures. Let's talk.
Cindy Bruchman 
Those shots are pretty cool. How did you get both in front and behind him without scaring it off?
And, sadly, never been a birder. No idea.
LikeLike
Shoot. Well, maybe it’s a falcon. I don’t know, either. He was a welcome visitor, that’s for sure. He was facing the house and I was behind the blinds and created a peep hole for myself. I had to hurry, for he did not stay long.
LikeLike
Oh wow, I’ve never even seen it up close, nice shot Cindy! Hope you’re enjoying your weekend and not freezing your behind off like me, ahah.
LikeLike
Not like the MN or IL, that’s for sure. It’s 20s at night and 60 during the day. Sunshine and no snow. Keep covered 🙂
LikeLike
Is that where you live Cindy? It looks amazing! And those are fantastic photos
LikeLike
Yes and thank you! I was lucky he stood there and posed for me. 🙂
LikeLike
Beautiful photographs, you must have had very steady hands to make the most of that opportunity.
Sadly I’ve no idea what kind of hawk it is. In silhouette it reminds me of The Maltese Falcon, although most things in life tend to remind me of movies.
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
LikeLike
Ha! Someone else suggested a falcon. HHmmm. Tis a mystery. Thanks, Paul.
LikeLike
Hi, Cindy:
Absolutely superb photos!
I’m leaning more toward Ptarmigan (Falcon) with its hooked upper beak. Search some Bird Watching sites and re post with the photos attached. I’m sure you’d get a more confident answer quickly!
LikeLike
🙂 That’s three friends now that say falcon. I like the idea of a real Maltese Falcon on my ledge….
LikeLike
Cindy, wonderful pictures. I just finished a riveting (yes riveting) book about the peregrine falcon:
I think you would like it.
LikeLike
By golly you are right, Malcolm! The verdict of “those in the know” think I had a falcon for a visitor. I will definitely check out your book. Thanks 🙂
LikeLike