Hi:

Recently, I, too watched as a Cooper's Hawk walked around on the
ground and then actually walked under a chain-link fence(!) to
presumably try to catch some small passerines (Savannah Sparrows) near
where I live. OK, this is Naples, FL not Ohio, but I thought it was
interesting to note this behavior, which I've never seen before, since
Larry had a similar experience. Is walking to catch prey common among
raptors? Anyone?

Cheers.

Vince

Vincent Lucas
Naples, FL
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> Date:    Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:24:35 -0500
> From:    Larry Gara <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Some avian drama
>
> Late this afternoon we were treated to the return of our Red-
> breasted =
> Nuthatch which has fed in our yard almost daily since fall. It is
> always =
> a treat to watch it.
>
> I also observed something new. An adult Cooper's Hawk landed close
> to =
> the large
> Pyracantha Shrub which provides protection for many of the birds
> that =
> visit our feeder.Then the hawk actually walked into and under the
> shrub =
> where there were undoubtedly some smaller birds huddled down and
> staying =
> as still as though they were part of the growth. When I opened the
> back =
> door the Cooper's flew away still hungry. It was all just a bit of
> drama =
> provided by our interest in these amazing creatures.
> Happy Birder Cheers,   Larry Gara
> Wilmi






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