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Sparrowhawk
IanF

Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)

A young female. It seemed to be enjoying itself as it cirlced above my head several times constantly looking aorund. Possibly one of the four youngsters hatched last year here as it's back was still tinged brown and there was a ring on it's left leg.
Location
Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park, Billingham, Cleveland
Date taken
24th January 2009
Scientific name
Accipiter nisus
Equipment used
Canon 40D+Canon 400mm f5,6

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