I agree with Karen and think this spotting looks lke a juvenile Cooper's. Here is a good reference to compare: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw/AboutBirdsandFeeding/accipiterphoto.htm
Karen; here is one for you to practice those ID skills on
PN http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/18031321
I assumed it was the same Cooper's I spotted earlier in the week, Jellis took a closer look and suggested Sharp-shinned. I just switched, but would like to know what you think. :)
Do you have a photo with the tip of the tail included? I"ve been working on my ID skills for this and the sharp shinned hawk. This looks like a juvenile coopers.
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