By golly, I do believe that I've got BOTH a sharp shinned hawk AND a Cooper's hawk visiting my yard! All this time, I thought they were all the same hawk. Earlier this summer, I had a hawk ID'd as a juvenile Coop. Then, this fall/winter, I've had a hawk visitor ID'd as a very young adult Sharp shinned hawk.
Today, I had a visit from this guy, and I think it's an adult Coop! (red eye)
I'm going with Cooper's because his crown is dark but the back of his neck is more pale, giving him a more capped appearance. The Sharpie has more of a dark neck on the back for a more hooded appearance. This one also has a rounded tail, whereas Sharpies have a more square tail.
So, I think I have multiple hawk visitors!
The white crowned sparrow was back:
And I think he may have a female with him today!
And of course, I couldn't resist snapping a shot of the poofy mourning dove:
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