Species: Cooper’s Hawk
Most recent capture date: 8/23/2023
Age: less than six months old
​Sex: male

Notes: Cooper’s Hawks are bird hunters; you may see them at your bird feeder, looking to munch something other than seed. This kiddo was eyeing a flock of quail before he wound up in our net. Learning to hunt on their own is a big challenge for young raptors. I hope he managed to snag a meal after we released him.