Auspicious Visitor

VJbirdwatching, photographybackyard, birds, hawk, photography11 Comments

Missing the ability to take my camera out for a drive. Imagine how thrilled I was when nature came to me in the form of this Cooper’s Hawk.

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Eugi says:

March 8, 2026 at 8:19 am

He’s stunning! Great captures, VJ.

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1. VJ says:
  
  March 9, 2026 at 8:09 pm
  
  Thanks. Made my day for sure
  
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  1. Eugi says:
    
    March 10, 2026 at 7:34 am
    
    You’re welcome, VJ.
    
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memadtwo says:

March 5, 2026 at 9:03 pm

Magnificent. (K)

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1. VJ says:
  
  March 7, 2026 at 9:56 am
  
  Thanks
  
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Eilene Lyon says:

March 4, 2026 at 9:49 pm

What a great opportunity to get closeup hawk shots! Beautiful bird.

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1. VJ says:
  
  March 7, 2026 at 9:56 am
  
  Thanks Eilene. I felt very honoured.
  
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Wynne Leon says:

March 4, 2026 at 8:51 pm

Stunning pictures, VJ!

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1. VJ says:
  
  March 7, 2026 at 9:52 am
  
  Thanks Wynne.
  
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Liz Gauffreau says:

March 4, 2026 at 8:29 pm

Oh, he’s a handsome fellow!

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1. VJ says:
  
  March 7, 2026 at 9:52 am
  
  Isn’t he?!
  
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