We often get visitors on the farm, some I take more notice then others. After a day of shopping I came home to a loud squawking bird sitting in our maple tree outside our house and no other birds in sight. The noise alone was enough to scary any living creature away. I ran to get my camera before he/she disappeared (which usually happens).
After posting the pictures on facebook. The search was on for what kind of bird it was.
Some of the guesses were: owl, eagle or hawk.
After many friends researching...
It's a Cooper's Hawk. Take a look at Cornell's Ornithology web site and listen to the birds call. I hope he/she will stick around to help get rid of our vole population.
