Thoughts on Nature
Exploring Chicago, the suburbs and the world: Animals, plants -- indoors and out -- anything from fun and inspirational stories to controversies about the natural world -- please be respectful of others
In regards to a recent story on the Chicago Tribune about Cooper’s hawks terrorizing ducks at a zoo, here’s some extra information: Cooper’s hawk was once endangered in the State of Illinois. When DDT was banned, its numbers began to rise and now it can be seen in neighborhoods where there are bird feeders and songbirds at the feeders. The Cooper’s hawk is much more apt to take a small songbird than a full grown duck. It is a natural part of the avifauna of Illinois.
