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["LEO SNEAD" <thesneads2@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

They could also be a pair of red-shouldered hawks.  I have one pair in the 
front yard, and I believe there is another pair checking out an abandoned 
squirrel nest in the back yard.
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  My guess would be that they are Red Tail Hawks as I have a pair in my "back 
yard" as well. 

   


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  FYI.  This was sent to the RAS website.

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  From: Al Kent<mailto:alhkent@xxxxxxx> 

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  Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 1:40 PM

  Subject: Cooper's Hawk ?

   

  I am not a bird watcher (per se) other than an enjoyer and feeder of birds.

   

  I live in Chesterfield County.

   

  I believe, as best as I can determine, that a pair of Cooper's Hawks has 
taken up residence in a tree in my backyard.  An occasional squirrel is seen 
being served up for dinner and they are obviously in the process of setting on 
eggs as there is an afternoon ritual of one leaving and the second immediately 
hoping into the nest.

   

  I read that they are uncommon.  Would love to know just how uncommon they are?

   

  I am told that they are commonly mistaken for sharp-shinned hawk.  I believe 
they are Cooper's just because of pure size.  I'd estimate them to be in the 
18"-24" tall category.

   

  Any other suggestions would be helpful.

   

  Thank you.

   

  Al Kent

  804-276-1345