I snapped this photo yesterday morning when I let the dogs out to potty. Actually it sat there the whole time they were out doing their business and I waited until they were back inside before I went and got the camera. From the pictures I've seen online, it appears to be a juvenile Cooper's hawk. Can anyone confirm or properly ID this hawk?
I didn't want to leave the dogs out with this around, especially my soon to be 17 year old Cocker Spaniel that is deaf. I could see this thing attacking her. Funny thing is the two younger dogs barked a few times, but didn't scare the hawk away. I don't think they noticed the hawk, just barked at something else. What did finally scare the bird away was the shutter sound from my camera.
Thanks,