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Killer instinct

This Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) was seen in my garden a couple of days back after just having finished its meal of another of our small garden birds which I suspect was a baby sparrow. That’s how it goes in nature; these birds must live and feed their young too!

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18 comments

Colin Ashcroft said:

That’s a good photo, eye to eye!
10 days ago

Herb Riddle replied to Colin Ashcroft:

Yes, it's weighing me up!

Cheers. Herb
10 days ago ( translate )

Jean-Paul said:

Belle prise.
10 days ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Jean-Paul:

Thanks my friend.

Herb
10 days ago ( translate )

Gudrun said:

The sparrowhawk looks content:-) You caught him well!
10 days ago

Herb Riddle replied to Gudrun:

Yes, I was lucky that it was not far from a window. By this time it must have been quite full!

Best Wishes. Herb
10 days ago

Patrick Brandy said:

Son regard est perçant très réussi ta photo bonne journée.
10 days ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Patrick Brandy:

Yes the eyes really lock onto us. Thanks for the visit.

Best Wishes. Herb
10 days ago

TOZ said:

A great catch Herb it's got its eye on you be careful you may be it's next meal.
All the best have a great week Gordon.
10 days ago

Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:

Yes, I don't think our small garden birds stand a chance!

Best Wishes. Herb
10 days ago

Keith Burton said:

Wow! You were so lucky to see this in your garden Herb........and to get such a super shot of it as well was a nice bonus. It does look quite fierce..!!

⭐️
10 days ago

Herb Riddle replied to Keith Burton:

Just when I was starting to think that our garden bird watching was coming to an end (The RSPB have recommended that we do not feed the birds seeds and nuts on a table or via a feeder from May till October) I see this. - Not the first time that I have seen a Sparrowhawk in the garden -the last time (and I got a picture too) it was devouring the head of one of our blackbirds (about 5-10 years back). Glad you enjoyed the capture.

Best Wishes. Herb
10 days ago

Ed Synchro said:

Excellent photo Herb. The eyes are really piercing.
10 days ago ( translate )

Mikus said:

Super Aufnahme. Prima Fokus.
10 days ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Impressive capture!
10 days ago ( translate )