Cooper's Hawk: "Seeking Something"

What is it the seeker seeks and believes but simply themself?

Cooper’s Hawk - Britannia Conservation Area - Ottawa Ontario Canada

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A tower of wood with fading foliage provides new sights.

For the seeker above, seeing drives belief and confidence.

What is it the seeker seeks and believes but simply themself?

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I took these photos on September 29, 2024. Earlier in the morning, I had seen a few American Crows chase a Cooper’s Hawk. Later, one of the crows was flying past me when this Cooper’s Hawk flew at the crow. The crow evaded and the Cooper’s Hawk landed in this maple tree.

I think this is the same juvenile Cooper’s Hawk I had seen in August. (Link below.)

This is the same area as my earlier encounter. There are a few large open areas with plenty of squirrels now preparing for Winter.

After a few minutes, the hawk flew from the tree and dove at an Eastern Grey Squirrel about 100 yards away. The squirrel was lucky and evaded the hawk.

I am of two minds on this encounter. Part of me hopes this juvenile hawk thrives and lives on in the park. Cooper’s Hawks are such a treat to see. I have really come to appreciated and admire them.

Another part of me hopes that the squirrels and prey live well. I need to think beyond both extremes. Perhaps instead, I should wish Nature well.

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English - Korean:

• Cooper’s Hawk = 쿠퍼스 호크 / kupeoseu hokeu

• Cooper’s Hawk = 쿠퍼스 매 / kupeoseu mae

• Hawk = 호크 hokeu (transliterated directly from English to Korean)

• Hawk = 매 / mae (Korean word for ‘hawk’)

**The transliterated word for hawk to Korean is 호크 / hokeu. The actual word hawk in Korean is 매 / mae.**

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