Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

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This sharp-shinned hawk wants to remind you to stay hydrated! One of North America’s smallest hawks, the sharp-shinned hawk is an agile predator that zips through forests and woodlands hunting songbirds and mice. Easily identified by its slender legs, squared-off tail, and orange bars on its breast, it’s built for speed and precision. Thanks to ESF’s ongoing pond restorations, predators like these can take plenty of water breaks in the protected lands around Elkhorn Slough. #elkhornslough #habit

Check out these releases of just a few of our 2024-hatched Cooper’s Hawk patients, raised in our care over the summer and now soaring back in the wild! With their long tails and slightly shorter wings compared to other hawks, these nimble accipiters are built for swift, acrobatic flights through dense trees, perfect for chasing down their favorite prey—other birds. While naturally adapted to wooded habitats, Cooper’s Hawks have also proven to be highly adaptable, thriving in urban and suburban a

Cooper's Hawk (adult) identification example | LycoBirds