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male sparrowhawk
mags1967

male sparrowhawk (accipiter nisus)

hi guys thanks for all your kind comments.not seen this guy since 18th of march so thought i would share him with you all too.was starting to worry about him when he appeared tonight.think he is visiting here first thing in the morning as i have heard the birds but i am not an early riser.i do love this little guy he has learnt me alot about sparrowhawks and as you can see he does not mind me at all as long as i stay around twenty feet or so which is roughly where my back door is to him and window,this was taken through the window tonight but he does allow me to sit at my door as he goes about his business.anyway i took this at 6.45 tonight and my back garden is dull but i brightened the image and think my bridge is very good at low light shots.
Habitat
my garden
Location
wishaw,scotland
Date taken
06/04/2015
Scientific name
accipiter nisus
Equipment used
panasonic fz72
Hi Mags, a great narrative to accompany this fabulous detailed image !!! Thanks for sharing. Best Wishes.
 
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He's looking so well Margaret. A super picture you've taken of him too.

It's lovely to know he's so relaxed with you too.
 
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The camera and the photographer are both exemplary Mags. A beautiful capture of this BOP.
 
Stunning shot Mags, great detail and great expression. Wish the Sparrowhawk that visits my garden occasionally would stay around for a shot. Thanks for sharing.
 
Exquisite portrait of your Sparrowhawk, Margaret :t: :t: :t: Beautiful details and great eyes this accipiter has. Tfs
 
Excellent 'through the glass' shot. Our Sparrowhawk leaves the moment we raise the camera. Well done.

Alex
 

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