Winter Backyard Visitors
January 7, 2023 - Due to the small size, I knew this was a Sharp-shinned Hawk instead of the normal Cooper's Hawks that keep an eye on my yard.... Read more
Sharp-shinned Hawk
 | I'm a small hawk that may visit your backyard as I keep an eye on the birds at your feeder. You can tell I'm a Sharp-shinned Hawk instead of the very similar Cooper’s Hawk by the bend in my wings when you see me in flight. Most Likely Found: In the marsh, In the open fields, In the treetops, In your backyard When: Winter Where I've photographed: Lake Hancock Outfall Wetlands |
I have written 2 posts including a photo of a Sharp-shinned Hawk
Lakeland Christmas Bird Count 2014
December 21, 2014 - A Sharp-shinned Hawk flew over the marsh, startling the birds underneath him.... You can tell he's a Sharp-shinned Hawk instead of the very similar Cooper's Hawk by the bend in his wings when you see him in flight.... Read more