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Jerrysandercomb

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Thought this was a male sparrow hawk but not sure.
Help please
Habitat
Woodland and fields
Location
Battle E.Sussex
Date taken
8th May
Equipment used
cannon 550d+ 100-500
Yes, male Sparrowhawk. The rufous cheek is diagnostic, although I think the lighting has enhanced the colour a tad. You did well to get such a clear focus through all those twigs.
 

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