Cooper's Hawk

Description

We were lucky enough to see 2 Coopers Hawks released back into the wild today. Both of the birds were rescued by O.W.L. Raptor Rehab, one had flown into a window and the other was shot and had an injured leg. After getting the attention they needed they were released back into the wild in the area they were found. I received a message the morning I took this from a friend that works at OWL asking if I wanted to come out for it, and I wouldn't have missed that for the world! This is the second of the two releases, the Hawk took a moment to look around before taking off and spreading her wings....amazing that this bird survived after being shot.

Taken By

Tony Joyce

Taken On

November 18, 2015

Tagged

cooper's hawk raptor hawk bird of prey wild banded birds wildlife nature british columbia canada