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Raptors In Our City

Posted on September 7, 2015 1 Comment

Catching sight of a Cooper’s Hawk is usually just a matter of being attentive. Until a few decades ago, they were considered relatively rare in urban and suburban areas. Today, Cooper’s Hawks are notorious for stalking bird feeders where they can pick off unsuspecting birds for an easy meal. Some studies show that their numbers are actually higher   [Read More …]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: Cooper's Hawk, urban birds, wildlife

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