We were standing on a bridge over the east branch of the Rocky River when this bird flew upstream right over us. I posted this as a photo that illustrates the difference between a Cooper’s Hawk and. Sharp-shinned Hawk. Note the rounded tip of the tail. Also note the pale nape of the neck that makes it seem as if the Hawk has a dark cap.
Cooper's Hawk
Country United States
State Ohio
Location Mill Stream Run Reservation—Strongsville Wildlife Area; 16 Oct 2021
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
- Created Timestamp10/16/2021 14:00:56
- CameraCanon EOS Rebel T6i
- Aperture6.3
- Focal Length600
- Iso1600
- Shutter Speed1/800
Thanks for the informative pic of the Cooper’s Hawk! I wasn’t aware of the pale nape of neck ID tip – I’ll look for it next time.