Spring is in the air and trees around Carson City
Although the weekend snow in Carson City belies the fact that spring has sprung, this male Cooper's Hawk is bedecked in his best breeding plumage! He's on the lookout for the gal of his dreams: the female of his species that has also been soaring around our yard in search of cottontails and small birds.
These Hawks (or a similar couple) have established a nest in the trees along the trail behind our back fence for the past couple of years. Two years ago they fledged two healthy babies!
We are grateful to have such gorgeous visitors and hope they continue to return year after year.