Cooper’s Hawks are frequently seen along residential streets and in many of the parks. They can be mistaken for a Sharp-shinned Hawk which is a smaller bird and has skinny legs as well as a squared off tail…whereas the Cooper’s have thicker legs and a longer rounded tail. Size wise the Cooper’s are similar to a Crow.
Juveniles after fledging seem to enjoy birdbaths and water sprinkles for some reason…perhaps the water is simply a way to cool down on a hot summer day.