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It was a hawk of a day

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Yes, indeed, it was a hawk of a day today. I saw hawks, hawks, and more hawks, right in my little neighborhood. Three Cooper’s Hawks (two young of the year and an adult), two red-shouldered hawks, and a red-tailed, all on my little two-mile walk.
A young Cooper’s Hawk scans the sky. Atascadero, CA, July 8, 2024.
The first young Cooper’s Hawk (left) is joined by a sibling. Atascadero, CA, July 8, 2024.
OK, now everyone’s pointed the same direction. Atascadero, CA, July 8, 2024.
Studying the breakfast menu intently. Atascadero, CA, July 8, 2024.
The parent Cooper’s Hawk looks on as the two youngsters (off camera) mess around. Atascadero, CA, July 8, 2024.
Red-shouldered Hawk looking over the breakfast menu. Atascadero, CA, July 8, 2024.
Red-tail greets the day. Atascadero, CA, July 8, 2024.

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