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Sparrowhawk

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By Janey


Sparrowhawk

I was amazed to see this majestic beauty calmly enjoying his lunch in the garden. So sorry about the sparrow, but what a fantastic bird of prey it is!



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What a good shot. We've seen one hanging around where we live and the other day, there were lots of feathers all over the place, just like in your photo. Must have got a sparrow.

8 Oct, 2011

 

Hi Janey, fantastic picture , I love taking pic's of birds, same about the little bird .

8 Oct, 2011

 

Great capture of such a magnificent bird.

8 Oct, 2011

 

wow lovely photo janey, well done, we have them around here to, never forget how shocked i was when i saw one swoop down and take a bird from my garden, but its nature and a beautifull bird :o)

9 Oct, 2011

 

Excellent picture

9 Oct, 2011

 

Brill photo of a lovely bird, know its only nature but still feel sorry for the little sparrow.

9 Oct, 2011

 

Brilliant picture Janey! We see one from time to time, and they're fast aren't they.

9 Oct, 2011

amy
Amy
 

Well caught Janey , poor little Sparrow , :o(

9 Oct, 2011

 

Fantastic photo Janey, you did well to get a photo of it. Last week one took a Blue Tit off the feeder in my garden...I couldn`t believe my eyes, it happened so quickly. I felt sad for the poor little bird but it was amazing to see it happen right under my nose!

9 Oct, 2011

 

Beautiful picture Janey, I wonder how many sparrows they eat a day. I have not seen a sparrow in these parts for over 10 years now but did see a sparrow hawk take a blackbird the other day. Lots of wood pigeon feathers lately but have not seen anything big enough to take one.

16 Oct, 2011

 

Thanks for all the great comments....X
Poor blue tit Lab, I don,t like the thought of those being pinched! A truly beautiful bird though.
I didn't realise they went for the larger birds Tommy, hopefully that would have lasted him a couple of days!

16 Oct, 2011

 

Yes, "our" sparrowhawk has definitely taken a few pigeons - they're just not quick enough!

16 Oct, 2011



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