Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)

Kathpeter · Nov 17, 2015

A telescope was used to achieve this image, but this was the closest I ever got to a Sparrowhawk.

Sue and Simon Wakely · Nov 17, 2015

Brilliant Juvenile Image, Well Done Tfs!!!!!!
All The Best
Sue & Simon

delia todd · Nov 17, 2015

You've got a great digiscoped picture Peter. How lovely to see a Sparrowhawk so close.

What telescope did you use?

Kathpeter · Nov 17, 2015

Thanks to all for comments.

Delia....Leica APO-Televid 77 telescope, it cost packet, but birding is my passion with photography a very second best.

Solihull Pecker · Nov 17, 2015

Thats a very nice image, I have never been close enough to get a picture at all so very well done you.

Kathpeter · Nov 17, 2015

Thanks Solihull Pecker, you comment is much appreciated.

peterow · Nov 17, 2015

Great image well done

Stanley Jones · Nov 18, 2015

Excellent capture and picture of this beautiful raptor. Great setting, perch, pose, lighting, and focus. Superb Peter!!!

Kathpeter · Nov 18, 2015

Thanks Peter/Stanley, your comments are much appreciated.

Pappa Smurf · Nov 18, 2015

Lovely serene image with the scope Peter. Well done.