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Not for the squeamish
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Kits

Not for the squeamish

I actually saw this sparrow hawk catch the pigeon mid air.
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Habitat
Rural garden
Location
Hampshire
Date taken
February 2025
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Reactions: Roynato, Ozprey1, zemzema and 8 others
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Lucky you, I'd be excited beyond belief! This bird is hiding the Pigeon from anything that may steal it, such a very distinct period of time caught supremely well Kits!
 
Stanley Jones
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Awesome, what an amazing wildlife moment. I love the way the sparrowhawk in mantling its prey and almost daring you to try to take it (lol). Absolutely brilliant Kits! TFS!
 
ChrisMc1957
Well captured Kits, we have Sparrow hawks visit our garden and I know how hard they are to photograph Tfs!!
 
mali
Beautiful example of a raptor mantling its prey...Top job Kits!!! Lucky you, not so for the Pigeon
 
Jonno52
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A fantastic capture Kits. And to have seen the raptor taking the pigeon in flight is amazing. Exceptional work, congratulations.
 

Media information

Category
Britain & Europe
Added by
Kits
Date added
View count
270
Comment count
15

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Aperture
ƒ/5.6
Focal length
79.2 mm
Exposure time
1/160 second(s)
ISO
800
Filename
IMG_2711.jpeg
File size
2.5 MB
Date taken
Sat, 15 February 2025 4:06 PM
Dimensions
3750px x 2500px

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