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sparrowhawk with prey
From her perch she suddenly dived into the bushes and came out with a small bird, probably some tit. She landed on a thick branch to devour her meal.

I did not dare hope I'd ever witness this in front of my scope!
Habitat
open woodland
Location
cemetery, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Date taken
2008 April 9
Scientific name
Accipiter nisus
Equipment used
ATS80HD + Canon A95

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Britain & Europe
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Erwin Driessens
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