A Cooper’s Hawk was observed in conflict with two Red-tailed Hawks in a residential neighborhood in north Carrollton.
The two Red-tailed Hawks had discovered a roadkilled Fox Squirrel on the sidewalk in front of one of the neighborhood’s homes. They were in the process of consuming the carcass when the observation was made.
A lone Cooper’s Hawk was seen perched on top of a nearby house voicing his displeasure that he was missing out on the easy meal. Despite his efforts, the Red-tailed Hawks were not inclined to leave. Meanwhile, the Cooper’s Hawk could not muster the wherewithal to join them.
The whole scene was disrupted when a school bus unloaded a group of noisy teenagers a few houses further down the street. At that point, all three hawks decided it was in their best interest to leave.
| County | – | Denton |
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| City | – | Carrollton | |
| Date | – | Jan 11, 2012 | |
| Time of Day | – | Afternoon | |
| Temperature | – | Cold (less than 50°F/10°C) | |
| Weather | – | Overcast | |
| Habitat | – | Residential-Single Family | |
| Type of Behavior | – | Feeding | |
| Gender | – | Uncertain | |
| Maturity | – | Adult | |
| Observer | – | Nisha Jackson |
