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...
Bill and the group, In response to the recent discussion I thought I'd add a few items. First, Bill, you are correct. The general rule of law is "No ...
I was talking on a chat board and a lady said that their cat was attacked by a hawk. the vet said the 8 lb cat had cuts consistant with talons and appeared to...
Most raptors can not carry that kind of weight any considerable distance, except for the Monkey-eating Eagles of South America. I do not believe a Barn Owl...
Since I operate one of the most highly regarded Barn Owl sites on the web, and the only scientific research group regarding Barn Owl in Yahoo, I can qualify to...
Thanks for the info you have confirmed what I suspected. I was surprised though to find a website about great horned owls and it said that they average about 3...
... winter but I am now very confused. Yesterday when he got the pigeon he stayed in the yard eating it an dthat kept the birds from eating there food. I...
Thanks for the info on Barn Owl...the myth thay they can carry off house cats persists. I am sure they can fight with one but carry one away. Naaahhh ...
There is absolutely no way a Barn Owl can carry a cat away. There are others here that can confirm that as fact, but in general, anything larger than a HUGE...
Feelings aside, I think you need to regress. Predatory birds are survivors. You gave one an opportunity to survive. Your biggest fear should be that you find a...
Hello, I am a recent new member who has been slowly reading my way through the old posts. Many of these posts have been very interesting and informative. I...
Welcome Doug, This is the perfect place to practice IDing raptors. You can look through our photo albums and ask as many questions as you want. (there are no...
I had a little excitment around my birdfeeder this past weekend. I missed the dive and catch by the raptor, but saw it land momentarily on a branch just 15 or...
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