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Magpie and Sparrow Hawk.

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By Lindak


Magpie and Sparrow Hawk.

This Magpie kept trying to make the Sparrow hawk leave the fence by flying at it and in the end the Magpie flew down to eat something. Then the Sparrow Hawk had his revenge, dived down and chased the Magpie off.



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Great shot ...

7 Jan, 2017

 

I've seen them squabble before and the Hawk doesn't always win Linda. Super photo.

7 Jan, 2017

 

I love the way the hawk is giving it the beady eye.....a real stand off!! super shot Linda....

7 Jan, 2017

 

Thanks Shirley, DD and Waddy. Magpies can be quite aggressive when they want to be.

7 Jan, 2017

 

Ooh er! Stand-off!

7 Jan, 2017

 

Fantastic shot - what a good thing you were looking and had the camera handy!

7 Jan, 2017

 

Hi Ck Definitely.....yes the camera was on the kitchen windowsill.

8 Jan, 2017

amy
Amy
 

Brilliant shot Linda ... well done ,its the first time I've seen a Sparrow Hawk get away without a meal .....

8 Jan, 2017

 

A superb shot, fascinating to see.

8 Jan, 2017

 

Well caught Linda..I can't see them becoming best mates,somehow :o)

8 Jan, 2017

 

Hi Amy, The Sparrow hawk took the flak for a while but the Magpie got his just desserts in the end.
Thanks Wildrose it was a special moment shared.
Hi Bloomer, thanks and you are right...

9 Jan, 2017

 

Great pic Linda...love watching the birds

15 Jan, 2017

 

Hi Sandra, me too. The RSPB birdwatch is at the end of the month.

15 Jan, 2017



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