Look up. We've got hawks!

3 Cooper's Hawks in Pine tree in front of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority on 2nd Street

We've got more than pigeons, helicopters, and military planes flying over campus. We've got hawks! This week I've been tracking a group of 4 Cooper's Hawks on campus, 2 juveniles and their parents. They younger ones still like to cry out to be fed and their unique sound is a good clue that they are nearby.

Cooper's Hawk in Eucalyptus tree west of Education Building

I've spotted them several times in the area northeast of the 2nd Street Garage in the large Pines and Eucalyptus trees.

Cooper's Hawk in Eucalyptus tree west of Education Building

Listen for the sounds of the hawk if you want to find them.

Cooper's Hawk flying across 2nd Street near Education Building

Cooper's Hawk in Pine tree in front of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority on 2nd Street

Although they're not the biggest raptors around they are still quite impressive flyers!

Cooper's Hawk in Pine tree in front of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority on 2nd Street

I've also spotted the group hanging out by the Anthropology Building. It seems they like to stick in the tall old trees there.

Cooper's Hawks in Pine Tree west of Anthropology Building

Cooper's Hawk in Pine Tree west of Anthropology Building

Cooper's Hawks at water on north side of SALT Center

Today I spotted them just north of the SALT Center and on the power lines behind the sororities on 2nd Street. It seems that this SALT Center water exhaust drip provides a hidden oasis were passersby seldom tread.

I've spotted this group of hawks on campus the last 4 days in a row. So if you want to see them too, just keep your ears and eyes open. They are here!