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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

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
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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.

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" 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.

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Regards
Bob Hobden

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Almost looks like some kind of Falcon?
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Definitely a predatory look about him or her.

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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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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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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

Wow Dave...That is close...
It sure is an amazement to see nature in action!
Great shot.
Your friend in nature,
Patty Peeples

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