It said, “Struggling to separate a sharp-shinned hawk from a Cooper’s? Amazed when a bald eagle is spotted high in the sky where you see nothing?” YES and YES, I thought! Unfortunately for ...

A sharp-shinned hawk popped up from the valley below, racing by just above our heads. Another followed, then two more. A Cooper’s hawk swooped close, taking a swipe at the great horned-owl decoy ...

Sharp-shinned hawk is smaller and has a square tail. Widespread through United States and southern Canada, more commonly seen in suburbs, probably due to reforestation in the East. Breeding ...

These recent sightings are compiled by Sue McGrath of the Newburyport Birders. Report your sightings to Newburyport Birders at: [email protected] or 978-204-2976.

cooper hawks and sharp-shinned hawks. Crews pulled the tower down, causing it to creak before landing with a ground-shaking thud. The landmark structure will be dismantled and deposed offsite ...