Hmmm. Not sure on second look. The ones around here (SC) have a black head
with a white eye stripe. I suppose it could be an immature bird or the
western variety may be different. Still a lovely image.
Charlie Geilfuss
On Thu, Sep 2, 2021, 1:33 PM Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On 9/2/2021 7:58 AM, Charles Geilfuss wrote:
> > I believe it is a Coopers Hawk,
>
> This is a Cooper's Hawk. <https://photos.app.goo.gl/4hN3odwa5nAa1pYw8>
>
> I'm no expert, but I've seen quite a few Ospreys. Redwood forest may sound
> like an odd place for one. But just over the
> rise or down this puny creek is much larger Pudding Creek, with food for a
> fish hawk. Ospreys are common along this
> coast where rivers and creeks meet the ocean.
>
> Browsing on the web, I see that details of appearance vary quite a bit
> around the world. This one appears to be a
> juvenile, if Osprey is what it is.
>
> > but a great shot none the less.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Uncertain Provenance Moose
>
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