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An immature Cooper's Hawk lands near photographer Tom Sanders. Note this immature bird has a very streaky brown and white breast and a light colored eye. (The adult will have a red eye.) This mid-size Accipiter counts on surprise to capture prey using dense foliage as cover before making a swift attack. It mostly feeds on birds and small mammals.
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Photos © Tom Sanders