Re: Hawk attack, more info

["John Morgan" <jmorgan480 at comcast dot net>]

Carma said the Flicker did not fly off until the Cooper's Hawk had passed 
closely by. I'm sure the Doves and Finches vaporized quickly. Interesting 
that the Flicker (a large one) displayed such confidence. Strong neck and 
feet with sharper bill too threatening to the Cooper's? Cooper's not hungry 
enough or well skilled enough? No taste for woodpeckers?

How long did the Dove stay on the railing? Who was the target? Unknown, but 
that's the LAST time I run for binoculars when I see birds freeze like that.
J 

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