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Juvenile Sparrow Hawk
Saphire

Juvenile Sparrow Hawk (Accipiter nisus)

My OH spotted the Sparrow Hawk fly across the garden and under the trees, I went out camera in hand thinking it would have gone. Creeping around the trees I spotted it sitting on the fence looking into the neighbors field, I kept creeping forward until it filled the frame. It turned round to look where the clicking was coming from and gave me a stare, it didn't seem to be in the least bit bothered so I took some more shots, then it flew off. Its a shame the sun was in the wrong place and it was shaded but I don't think it has turned out that bad.
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Location
North Staffordshire
Date taken
14th Aug 2008
Scientific name
Accipiter nisus
Equipment used
Canon 40D 400mm f5.6
NoSpringChicken
Very dramatic lighting in this shot which suits the subject perfectly. Those backlit leaves are stunning. Very nice.
 

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Britain & Europe
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