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03-09-2011, 12:42 PM
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Naturalist/Photographer
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Olympia, WA
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January 2011 Photo of the Month (POTM) Winner!!!
For the start of a new year there were some very good images submitted, making the choice very hard. It finally came down to two - with Bridgett1964 edging out Sage. Something about the Coopers Hawk just kepts catching my eye and I can't for the life of me figure out what it is...
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03-09-2011, 02:02 PM
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WG Prize & Gift Coordinator
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Michigan
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Two VERY impressive photos!
A hearty congratulations goes to Bridget1964 And..... To our runner up, Sage! Great photo!
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03-09-2011, 02:41 PM
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WG Operations, Facilitator
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Northern Wisconsin
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Congrats Bridgett1964 and Sage on your outstanding photos!
Bridgett, your coopers hawk photo is mesmerizing. It's those birdy eyes....such an intense gaze. |
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03-09-2011, 04:42 PM
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The Bug Whisperer
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Monroe County, WV, USA
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Very nice indeed - can you tell what prey item the Cooper's hawk had in its nest?
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03-09-2011, 05:02 PM
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WG Hospitality & UAOKA recipient
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
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Congratulations, bridget.
Great shots...both of you. 
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03-09-2011, 07:12 PM
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POM Judge & Official Non Gardener
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Buffalo, NY, USA
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Congrats bridget! You show the Cooper's in great light! Love them!
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03-09-2011, 08:24 PM
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Butterfly Educator Extraordinaire
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Ventnor City, New Jersey, USA
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Suunto, the cooper's had a big fat pigeon in his talons! There were steel grey feathers everywhere. He actually fell asleep between bites!
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03-09-2011, 10:48 PM
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Curious George & UAOKA recipient
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
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Both raptors are gorgeous! Congrats, Bridget.
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03-10-2011, 06:31 AM
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Offical Silphium Abuser
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Southeast Ohio
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Love the backgound on the Cooper's.
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03-10-2011, 09:09 PM
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Butterfly Educator Extraordinaire
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Ventnor City, New Jersey, USA
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Thanks, Rebek and Turttle! I got lucky with this shot. I had a snow day and got a call about an injured hawk. Turns out he wasn't injured and was feasting on fresh pigeon! Excellent way to start a snow day!
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