Our resident Cooper's Hawk was having a difficult moment.
Coughing up a pellet isn't a pleasant experience, judging by this juvenile's contortions.
It's just necessary.
Twisting, bending and bowing all combined to make the petulant pellet appear, so it was all worth it.
(Click any picture to enlarge.)
This all happens seconds before a smaller unwitting bird lands right in front of him.
Wings collapsed, the young hawk drops to the ground, out of sight...
...only to rise with his next meal.
Allan
I am always impressed by the photos that you post, Allan. Thanks for sharing them.
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