Sparrowhawk Visit

rowanberry
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Sparrowhawk Visit Jul 6, 2016 20:00:23 GMT shirl100, alf1951, and 1 more like this

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Post by rowanberry on Jul 6, 2016 20:00:23 GMT

A sparrowhawk flew in today briefly- first time I've seen one in the garden in a while.

I think our poor lame blackbird might have attracted it...he was in the birdbath at the time, but managed to vacate it immediately- despite his bad leg!

The hawk stayed long enough for me to get a few photos, fortunately.

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Sparrowhawk Visit Jul 6, 2016 20:23:20 GMT

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Post by Tringa on Jul 6, 2016 20:23:20 GMT

That is a great shot RB, OK there are a couple of bits of blown highlights but they are very minor in a really good photo.

Good to hear the injured blackbird avoided a day out with the avian undertaker but it might be just a matter of time.

That look!

Dave

NellyDee Supreme Member Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away Posts: 3,073	Sparrowhawk Visit Jul 7, 2016 7:57:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NellyDee on Jul 7, 2016 7:57:36 GMT Brilliant photo Rowan. Agree with Dave "That Look!"

rowanberry Global Moderator Posts: 3,177	Sparrowhawk Visit Jul 7, 2016 20:12:06 GMT NellyDee likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rowanberry on Jul 7, 2016 20:12:06 GMT It is rather intent, isn't it? I know what you mean about the blown highlights, Dave- it's a problem I'm working on. Camera settings have never been my strong point... too much maths involved.

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