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More Cooper’s hawks and sharp-shinned hawks nest in the area now, and they weren’t 20 years ago, Sherry said, adding that fish crows also have expanded their range north from the Gulf Coast.

Cooper’s Hawk employs approximately 3,600 and last year’s annual revenue hit about $200 million. The company’s growth shows no signs of slowing. Next year five more locations are slated to open.