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"sparrow hawk"
johnnyoxygen

"sparrow hawk" (accipiter nisus)

well everyone spotted this amazing bird earlier this morning but was too far away to get a decent shot,literally 15 minutes ago i was about to make a drink and spotted it on the feeder in the gack garden,i opened the door slowly and it let me get quite close,i had to use the flash as it was quite dark and raining,hope you like,john.
Habitat
mixed and conifer woodland,open countryside,parks and gardens
Location
garden
Date taken
10/12/06
Scientific name
accipiter nisus
Equipment used
nikon d50
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Very up close and personal Johnny. :up: for staying cool and getting a great shot.
 
Wow how lucky to have a bird like that in youur garden great hot of a cool Hawk.
 
Well this is your best shot from those I've seen. If I were you I would brighten it up just a bit, get it printed and hang it on the wall and spend all day looking at it, bring your friends to tea so they see it too and invite me round so I can have ago!
 

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