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A Sparrow Hawk in my garden
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A Sparrow Hawk in my garden
"davenport" wrote in message ... That's a great shot! My first experience of one was when I saw a little bird on a log outside our kitchen window, plucking a blue tit. I'd no idea what it was so rushed for my camera and the Collins Field Guide in that order. My picture was blurred and not at all clear but the picture in the book was and I was very excited that I'd seen one. Another time our bantams were spooked by something, only Spouse saw it and we assumed that was a sparrowhawk too, then there was the occasion when we found a lot of sparrow feathers ... Thanks. Mary |
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My camera was to hand just at the right time, I did not dare to approach the
window, just in case I spooked him. I hope you have some better luck in getting a picture of your hawk. Best wishes, David "Mary Fisher" wrote in message t... "davenport" wrote in message ... That's a great shot! My first experience of one was when I saw a little bird on a log outside our kitchen window, plucking a blue tit. I'd no idea what it was so rushed for my camera and the Collins Field Guide in that order. My picture was blurred and not at all clear but the picture in the book was and I was very excited that I'd seen one. Another time our bantams were spooked by something, only Spouse saw it and we assumed that was a sparrowhawk too, then there was the occasion when we found a lot of sparrow feathers ... Thanks. Mary |
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"davenport" wrote: begin 666 Image1.bmp [Image] end Almost looks like some kind of Falcon? -- Peace, Om Remove _ to validate e-mails. "Human nature seems to be to control other people until they put their foot down." -- Steve Rothstein |
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"Mary Fisher" wrote after "davenport" posted That's a great shot! My first experience of one was when I saw a little bird on a log outside our kitchen window, plucking a blue tit. I'd no idea what it was so rushed for my camera and the Collins Field Guide in that order. My picture was blurred and not at all clear but the picture in the book was and I was very excited that I'd seen one. Another time our bantams were spooked by something, only Spouse saw it and we assumed that was a sparrowhawk too, then there was the occasion when we found a lot of sparrow feathers ... A few years ago I had something hit a pigeon right above me whilst I was digging the allotment, heard a loud thump and then thought it was snowing but it was feathers. Either a Peregrine Falcon or maybe a Goshawk as one had been seen around. -- Regards Bob Hobden |
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"davenport" wrote in message ... My camera was to hand just at the right time, I did not dare to approach the window, just in case I spooked him. I hope you have some better luck in getting a picture of your hawk. My camera was upstairs - and the window was grubby. No, dirty! We haven't seen the hawk for about three years. They're not common in the inner city! Mary |
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"davenport" wrote: begin 666 Image1.bmp Definitely a predatory look about him or her. |
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"Dave Moorman" wrote in message ]... In article , "davenport" wrote: begin 666 Image1.bmp Definitely a predatory look about him or her. That's why it's called a sparrowHAWK - they ARE birds of prey, feeding on smaller birds. Mary |
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"Mary Fisher" wrote: "Dave Moorman" wrote in message ]... In article , "davenport" wrote: begin 666 Image1.bmp Definitely a predatory look about him or her. That's why it's called a sparrowHAWK - they ARE birds of prey, feeding on smaller birds. Mary And looks it! |
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"Dave Moorman" wrote in message ]... In article , "Mary Fisher" wrote: "Dave Moorman" wrote in message ]... In article , "davenport" wrote: begin 666 Image1.bmp Definitely a predatory look about him or her. That's why it's called a sparrowHAWK - they ARE birds of prey, feeding on smaller birds. Mary And looks it! Most humans feed on smaller birds ... Mary |
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A Sparrow Hawk in my garden
On Thu, 4 Oct 2007 16:16:03 -0400, "Jim Carlock"
wrote: This one is definitely not a sparrow hawk. I'm not sure how big a sparrow hawk grows, but this guy stands about 24+ inches high, and has a 6"+ beak. Not quite as big as a pelican, but he does stand a little taller and has longer skinnier legs. Don't know that this one feeds on birds, but it does feed on smaller animals. He's a predator as well. His name is Mister Seven Toes. Maybe he was real hungry one day? If you are interested in the land animals these birds feed upon, I might be albe to find a picture of them as well. Looks like a Crane to me. |
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"Jim Carlock" wrote: This one is definitely not a sparrow hawk. I'm not sure how big a sparrow hawk grows, but this guy stands about 24+ inches high, and has a 6"+ beak. Not quite as big as a pelican, but he does stand a little taller and has longer skinnier legs. Don't know that this one feeds on birds, but it does feed on smaller animals. He's a predator as well. His name is Mister Seven Toes. Maybe he was real hungry one day? If you are interested in the land animals these birds feed upon, I might be albe to find a picture of them as well. Pretty baby. :-) He/she a yard pet? -- Peace, Om Remove _ to validate e-mails. "Human nature seems to be to control other people until they put their foot down." -- Steve Rothstein |
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joevan wrote: On Thu, 4 Oct 2007 16:16:03 -0400, "Jim Carlock" wrote: This one is definitely not a sparrow hawk. I'm not sure how big a sparrow hawk grows, but this guy stands about 24+ inches high, and has a 6"+ beak. Not quite as big as a pelican, but he does stand a little taller and has longer skinnier legs. Don't know that this one feeds on birds, but it does feed on smaller animals. He's a predator as well. His name is Mister Seven Toes. Maybe he was real hungry one day? If you are interested in the land animals these birds feed upon, I might be albe to find a picture of them as well. Looks like a Crane to me. Heron. -- Peace, Om Remove _ to validate e-mails. "Human nature seems to be to control other people until they put their foot down." -- Steve Rothstein |
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On Thu, 4 Oct 2007 17:43:39 -0400, "Jim Carlock"
wrote: "joevan" wrote... : Looks like a Crane to me. I'm not much on birds, but I think Mister Seven Toes is a great white egret... he lost a toe somewhere. He's got four on one foot and three on the other. A prominent toe is missing. He must have been hungry. They don't only eat fish. I've seen them dive and snatch up some small land reptiles. There's hundreds or perhaps even thousands of small lizards running around outside the house here, and if one ventures too far out in the open, one of these egrets will go for them. I think he's an egret. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Egret I know you are correct. I took some pictures of an egret a few years ago and posted some here. I was in Virginia, tidewater, at the time. Not as close as yours but the same bird. |
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"joevan" wrote in message ... On Thu, 4 Oct 2007 16:16:03 -0400, "Jim Carlock" wrote: This one is definitely not a sparrow hawk. I'm not sure how big a sparrow hawk grows, but this guy stands about 24+ inches high, and has a 6"+ beak. Not quite as big as a pelican, but he does stand a little taller and has longer skinnier legs. Don't know that this one feeds on birds, but it does feed on smaller animals. He's a predator as well. His name is Mister Seven Toes. Maybe he was real hungry one day? If you are interested in the land animals these birds feed upon, I might be albe to find a picture of them as well. Looks like a Crane to me. I didn't see Jim Carlock's post, was there a picture of another bird with it? Mary |
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