This is a tough issue for conservationists. Hopefully this ecosystem will still exist in 2005 when I go to get my Masters in Raptor Biology from Boise State....
If the Islands are the ONLY habitat for the Fox and the Eagle lives on the Islands as well as all over the mainland and all across the country; Seems like the...
Bridget, I wish I were you, at times. You are experiencing things that are so far removed from the '70s and '80s and '90s when I thought the world would...
I have a Cooper's hawk that vistis my backyard at least once a day.He unfortunately did get a cardinal last week,I freaked at first, so I went outside and...
Hi Jeaneen! You are very lucky to have a Cooper's Hawk visit your yard and even luckier to get to watch him hunt. Even the seasoned bird-watcher may never get...
Interesting news from Jevgeni Shergalin Regards Alexander Abuladze ====================================================== New discussion group was initiated...
By TRUDY TYNAN, Associated Press Writer SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - One of the most visible successes of the Endangered Species Act, peregrine falcons are thriving...
Hello everybody in this newsgroup, I am a new member. My name is Marcus Henri and I live in The Netherlands. I run a small falconryschool called ENVA (First...
Hello listmembers, From The Netherlands I wish you all a very happy newyear. May this season bring you all the luck you need and above all, health Marcus Henri...
Welcome Marcus! Wow! A falconry school in the Netherlands! I know of one in Ireland which I plan on visiting this coming October, now I have to put the ...
Doug, I seem to be having problems posting. I post once and it does not show up, but when I post a second message it appears. The first one seems to be lost in...
Bridget, It's you, and only you. As a co-founder you can approve or delete messages, including your own. I might find a way to change that, but from now on,...
Bridget, I suppose when Yahoo changed earlier in 2003, you were removed from moderator (Co-Founder, formally) because you are not listing your E- mail address...
Jeaneen, Actually, most raptors are larger than the Cooper's Hawk. There are several species in New Jersey that make a Cooper's look small in comparison. You...
I live in New Jersey and I have seen Goshawks in parks, neighborhoods and even on city streets. Are you sure it was an accipiter? Depending on where you were...
No harm intended, but although your questions may be valid, the subject may not be aware of your questions on our level. Many people in this group are new to...
Legislation and Hawking in The Netherlands Hawking in The Netherlands has a very weird legislation. - The only two birds you can hunt with are the Peregrine...
... write me. I have a large enclosed porch surrounded by windows so I dee a lot of the wildlife in my yard.The Opossum I feed at hingt I meet sometimes I meet...
It's my pleasure, that is what this group is for after all. Ooh! Do be careful feeding that oppossum. They can be very nasty and should not be fed by people...
... that even the squirrels ran and hid. Thy usually do not do that when the Cooper's is around. Maybe the Hawk will return and I'll get a better view. Thanks,...
The Cooper was back this morning and breakfasted on one of the birds on feed.I have a question When I first saw him get the carinal he ate it on the ground,...
I am gaining such respect for the birds of prey. They wait so long to get dinner an dsometimes wait and get nothing at all, it must be a tough life they...
Hi Everyone, that wonderful big hawk was back yesterday,sitting high up in the big tree in the back.The squirrels and birds all took off as usually. I was...
Jeaneen, Hawks tend to eat wherever they feel safest. It also depends on the size of the prey whether or not they can carry it to a tree. Your Cooper's must...
I feel like i am becoming atached to this Cooper's hawk.He stood on a post in my backyard for 2 hours waiting for food. I wish I could feed him, at least i'd...
Hi Jeaneen Glad to hear that you are enjoying your Coopers Hawk. To answer your questions: NO, you cannot feed him. A fit and healthy Coopers Hawk will have...
The Cooper's hawk just killed a pigeon in my yard. He is getting too good. I try talking to him but to no avail.He can't help being what he is. Jeaneen...
Janeen, Cooper's Hawks do not make good pets. Of course it is actually illegal to keep a raptor with out a proper permit. I really would not encourage the...