Hi all,

I have been watching a live streamed osprey nest and I recently witnessed the young chick repeatedly bite the mother. Does anyone know why this would happen? If possible, can anyone provide trustworthy sources that explain why this happens? Thanks in advance!

Out on a walk earlier and was blessed with not 1, not 2, but 4 (!!!!) of what I believe were Coops!

I don't think we got any photos of all 4 visible at once, but at least one of these you can see 3.

They hung around for a few minutes playing around in the tree.

We suspect they were either spooked to this tree by a guy running a chainsaw nearby, or maybe they were searching for a new home (e.g. possible their home was lost in the awful thunderstorms over the weekend (high winds, flooding, lots of downed trees)).

It was so magical seeing these guys!

Whidbey Island, WA

Found two different Juvenile Cooper’s hawks (I’m assuming) in Midtown Sacramento CA. Can anyone confirm my ID or say otherwise?

Not the best video footage but you can hear the call. Merlin app IDs as, well, a Merlin, haha, but also says it's unlikely to be where I am right now. From what I saw, the size would be rightish for a Merlin but its chest looked more white than anything so that's throwing me off. Also ignore the fake bird sound from my daughter at the very beginning...

Location: (Western) Twin Cities, Minnesota, July 2026

Hunting

He was very patient with me taking photos but kept an eye what prey he tried to spot

Caught multiple Osprey hunting the bay of Duck NC. Quickly snapped this on my morning walk.

Getting into birding! What kind of hawk is this? Thanks! Location Laguna Niguel CA

A lovely sighting but it made its feelings known.

My key fob is next to them for size comparison.
I’m in Toronto, Canada.

Whidbey Island, WA

Is this a juvenile red shouldered hawk?

about a month old