It's amazing how things can go from good to bad in one day. I went out to
take another look at the nest and all for young Coopers were gone. All I
could see was some scattered down feathers around the nest. I'm assuming the
worse in that all were consumed. I doubt that they fledged from the nest.
They appeared to young (see photos at link below). I'm guessing another
Cooper. Crow(s) maybe? Squirrel's)? I'll throw a question out the experts.
Do the parents commonly turn and eat the young? Any insight would be
appreciated. I know we'll never know what happened but I'm pretty bummed out
as I was hoping to see them all fledge from the nest. That's nature I guess.

Regards,

Bob


-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Baran [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:37 PM
To: OhioBird
Subject: Backyard Coopers Nest - Hilliard


The Coopers Hawk nest is progressing well. There a four chicks present and
growing quickly. They've been sitting up at the edge of the nest more often.
Mom or dad are always sitting in a tree close by. It's been obvious that mom
and dad have been busy working to feed the young ones as the yard, as well
as the neighbors have been littered with the feathers of unlucky birds. A
few Chipmunks have also fallen victim. I've included a couple photos at the
link below. It's been a challenge to get good photos with the low light due
to all of the foliage.

Regards,

Bob
Hilliard, Ohio

http://bsquaredphotos.smugmug.com/Birds/822965

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