Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Baby Cooper's Hawks

A friend shared this with me.  She lives about 15 minutes away but is more rural.

"A research team from the U of A visited on Friday to check on the status of our nesting Cooper's Hawks. A trip up the pine tree revealed 4 hatchlings, just 10 days old. Too young to band, they were temporarily removed from the nest via enclosed "elevator", measured, weighed and returned. Parents swooped unhappily about near by. Very cool!"



The "Elevator" showing two of the four chicks.



Parent, keeping a....Hawk's eye on things.
                                          
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26 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Amazing! Those baby hawks are too adorable for words.

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  2. IsabellesAtticMay 31, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    such beautiful creatures! Though I wouldn't mess with momma bird

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  3. Sea Flower StudiosMay 31, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    They look so fuzzy and cuddly!

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  4. Jill QMay 31, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Isn't that 'elevator' amazing? You're so lucky to get this opportunity! I imagine the research team will be coming around to do this & that ... all very interesting.

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  5. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Definitely interesting.

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  6. Inessa/PrittyfyMay 31, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    I bet it was a lot of excitement!

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  7. nangatesdesignsMay 31, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Great story and pictures! The little babies are adorable.

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  8. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Awwww sweet birdies!!! Baby animals of an variety are just so darn cute!

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  9. magdamagdaJune 1, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    Sooo cute! I'm all smiles now!:)

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  10. DeeJune 1, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    OMG I love this! My other hobby is birdwatching.

    Remind me to tell you about keeping nestboxes for Eastern Bluebirds on my property in Virginia. Photos galore!

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  11. anitanirma - Comfyheaven PillowsJune 1, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    what a majestic Bird. wonderful!My husband would just love this.

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  12. UnknownJune 1, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Very cool!

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  13. theMayflowerJune 1, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    omg they're so cute! they look like they might hurt me though......

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  14. ElfReneeJune 1, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Wow!!!!! They're so cute! I want one! :) Look at the humongous feet.

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  15. AnonymousJune 1, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    That's amazing! It's a wonder the parent didn't try to attack. What a wonderful thing!

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  16. Sewinggranny - MonaJune 1, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    They look cute but Mama does not....

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  17. Krisztina CliftonJune 1, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Oh my gosh! That is amazing.

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  18. UnknownJune 1, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Oh they look so sweet and fluffy! And the mama did not look pleased! Beautiful pictures!

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  19. UnknownJune 1, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    How interesting! Great photos!

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  20. UnknownJune 1, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Very neat!! Thanks for sharing:)

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  21. petitehermineJune 1, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Those baby hawks are so adorable! I want to touch it! :O

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  22. BijiBijouxJune 1, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    So cute chicks!

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  23. DebJune 1, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    uniquecozytreasures - Thanks for sharing.

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  24. Cassie's TaleJune 1, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Incredible! Thank you for sharing!

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  25. CharleneJune 2, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Oh - they are so cool! I bet those parents were not happy.

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  26. ElfReneeJune 7, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    By the way, I've nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. :) You can check it out here:
    http://elfrenee.blogspot.com/2011/06/versatile-blogger-award.html

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