A suburban hawk

I've had a Coopers Hawk come and visit my yard periodically for the last year or so, but this is the first time he has come this close to the house.  His visits become more frequent in the winter months presumably because the lack of leaves gives him a better view of my finches and doves.  This time he flew directly over to the birdbath and spent some time stalking a pair of sparrows that hang out under our grill.  Needless to say, my cats, my husband and I enjoyed watching him and his antics.

 

Coopers Hawk posing for the camera.

Coopers Hawk looking for prey.

Maybe there's something yummy over there.

Uh oh, I've been spotted!