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Cooper's Hawk Is Ready For Al Fresco Dining: Photos Of The Day

What better place to look for a meal than a backyard dining chair?

Cooper's Hawk in Alameda, Calif. backyard.
Cooper's Hawk in Alameda, Calif. backyard. (Steve Gorman)

ALAMEDA, CA —Steve Gorman took this wonderful photo of a Cooper's Hawk. Steve said that it is a regular visitor to his backyard, hunting for rodents and small birds. He said that Cooper's Hawks can be 1.2 - 1.7 feet tall, with a wingspan of 2 - 3 feet.

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