UK.Raptor. ID help! (1 Viewer)

[gold21]

Is this a Goshawk?
Photo is full size as taken, it was a long way off!
MTIA
Ken

 

[dan pointon]

Sparrowhawk. Square tail corners a good starter, but also small size, Gos would look longer tailed with a broader hip and bulging secondaries

 

[aeshna5]

Agree, Sparrowhawk.

 

[gold21]

Thanks ever so much gents, you have made my day. I was on the right track for a change with the wing shape, just fooled by the size of the bird! Starting to get a bit better at this ID thing.
Even better though is that the Sparrowhawk is a lifer and that, along with a Raven a few minutes after the shot was taken, gives me a very pleasing 2 for a day.
Really appreciate it gents.
Ken