Ann Mendoza has Cooper’s Hawks in her backyard. A whole family of them! From the looks of things there are at least five fledglings of various ages documented in these photographs—that’s a big brood! In one of the pictures mom or dad makes an appearance and sends the youngsters scattering!

Cooper's Hawk - Family

Cooper's Hawk - Family

Cooper's Hawk - Family

Cooper's Hawk - Family

Cooper's Hawk - Family

Cooper's Hawk - Family

The hawk on the fence with the slate gray wing and fanned tail is the adult—likely the male.  The others are all juveniles.
The hawk on the fence with the slate gray wing and fanned tail is the adult—likely the male. The others are all juveniles.

Cooper's Hawk - Family

Cooper's Hawk - Family

Observation Details

County Dallas

37370 Saint-Paterne-Racan, France

City Sachse
Date Jul 9, 2013
Time of Day Evening
Temperature Hot (greater than 89°F/32°C)
Weather Partly Cloudy
Habitat Residential-Single Family
Type of Behavior Congregating
Gender Mixed
Maturity Mixed
Observer Ann Mendoza
Main Article Cooper’s Hawk Observation Location

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