Cooper's Hawk Nest

In 2008, Cooper's Hawks nested in the Douglas Firs northeast of Clise Mansion.  We had never before found evidence of Cooper's Hawks breeding with the park.  The female was a first-year bird, still not in adult plumage.  The male appeared to be a very good provider, as he was seen several times bringing American Robins back for the female.

Three babies were successfully fledged from the nest.

All photos taken at Marymoor Park.  Uncredited photos by Michael Hobbs.  All rights reserved.

The male left this American Robin for the female, April 10	Pair, female on the left, May 1
The male (right) is in adult plumage and was noticeably smaller, May 1. Photo by Ollie Oliver	The female was a first-year bird, not in adult plumage.  She flew over to the nest, halfway up a Douglas Fir, May 1
The female, May 1.  Photo by Ollie Oliver	The female eating an American Robin left for her by the male, May 15
The female on the nest, June 19.  Photo by Ollie Oliver	Male being harassed by an American Crow, June 26.  Photo by Ollie Oiver
Baby on the nest, July 10	Baby on the nest, July 10.  Photo by Ollie Oliver
Baby on the nest, July 10.  Photo by Ollie Oliver	| Three babies on the nest, July 10.  Photo by Ollie Oliver
Baby on the nest, July 12.  Photo by Ollie Oliver	Baby near the nest, July 17.  The nest had fallen out of the tree.
The other two babies, near where the nest had been, July 17	Baby, July 17.  Photo by Ollie Oliver
One of the young, near the park office, July 24	One of the young, near the park office, July 24
All three of the young, near the park office, July 24	Two of the young, near the park office, July 24.  Photo by Ollie Oliver