Sparrowhawk (small adult male, probably young)

            A rare event - for us, at least! We were sitting in our conservatory when this bird flew into the garden and missed its lunch target, whereupon several sparrows took sanctuary in the shrub which is behind him. For several minutes he flew in and out trying to flush them but eventually gave up and perched in the sun on top of this garden ornament for around twenty minutes. We were able to grab our cameras and open the door without spooking him. Shame that in my excitement I forgot to check my settings!! After a while he missed another opportunity when some birds flew overhead, and ended up behind the shrub to perch on a garden seat and we were able to creep into the garden and get into a reasonable position (right out in the open). After sunning himself, he cocked his tail and flew off. A really great experience, enhanced by the unexpectedness of it.    
   

Taken on: February 12, 2022

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Hawk

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