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Sparrowhawk

By Maiwand
Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)
The Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), also known as the northern sparrowhawk or simply the sparrowhawk, is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. Adult male Eurasian sparrowhawks have bluish grey upperparts and orange-barred underparts; females and juveniles are brown above with brown barring below. The female is up to 25% larger than the male – one of the largest differences between the sexes in any bird species. Though it is a predator which specialises in catching woodland birds, the Eurasian sparrowhawk can be found in any habitat and often hunts garden birds in towns and cities. Males tend to take smaller birds, including tits, finches, and sparrows; females catch primarily thrushes and starlings, but are capable of killing birds weighing 500 grams (18 oz) or more. (Courtesy Wiki)

Enormous thanks to all the kind folks who decided they liked Red Kites as much as I do and clicked/commented on the image.
Particular thanks to Johnke,Mike,Kathrynlouise,Ed,Jennnn,Adrian,Ray and Len for their much appreciated User Awards.

Ron

Tags: Wildlife Nature Birds Wildlife and nature Maiwand

Voters: mjparmy, Eastlands, bobpaige1 and 59 more


Uploaded:
2 Apr 2015 9:49AM
Camera:
Nikon D300S
Lens:
300.0 mm f/4.0
Shutter Speed:
1/640s
Aperture:
f/4.5
ISO:
800
Focal Length:
300.0 mm
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Comments


mjparmy Plus
11 1 United Kingdom
2 Apr 2015 10:03AM
Superb!
Badgerfred Plus
13 36 Wales
2 Apr 2015 10:12AM
Fine capture Ron,
Fred.
ColleenA Plus
8 472 7 Australia
2 Apr 2015 10:17AM
Wow......stunning shot
franken Plus
18 5.2k 4 United Kingdom
2 Apr 2015 10:34AM
Superb capture, Ron.

Ken
DonMc 12 4 United Kingdom
2 Apr 2015 10:40AM
Excellent capture Ron and thank you for the information also!SmileSmileSmile
Regards Don
M_squared Plus
9 1 United Kingdom
2 Apr 2015 10:47AM
Well captured. Superb image.
DicksPics Plus
9 13
2 Apr 2015 11:16AM
First class photography, Ron - the look of triumph on its face is wonderful.

RichardSmile
TonyDy Plus
12 52 3 United Kingdom
2 Apr 2015 11:59AM
Great shot, Ron.
Tony
tonyng Plus
11 11 3 United Kingdom
2 Apr 2015 12:43PM
Wow - nature at work. Well captured Ron.
Tony
Rev2 11 302 2 England
2 Apr 2015 12:45PM
An excellent shot of this big female at work.
NDODS 10 5.2k 127 United Kingdom
2 Apr 2015 1:01PM
A beautifully posed and detailed capture of this splendid Sparrowhawk and prey. Wonderful colouring and light adding to the appeal. Thanks for sharing Ron..

Regards Nathan GrinGrinGrin
Len1950 Plus
11 3 England
2 Apr 2015 4:16PM
A cracker Ron, superb detailed image.
phillG 14 220 United Kingdom
2 Apr 2015 4:45PM
Superb
Phil
taggart Plus
16 47 14 United States
2 Apr 2015 5:23PM
Highly detailed and telling a great story-- wonderful image!
Lillian Plus
11 23 17 United Kingdom
2 Apr 2015 6:11PM
Great shot here Ron, with his meal
rayme330 9 17 1 United Kingdom
2 Apr 2015 6:37PM
Superb capture and presentation, Ron.

Ray
bricurtis Plus
15 2.4k 51 England
2 Apr 2015 8:59PM
Great posture as it covers it next meal Smile super shot Ron.
Brian.
UrbaneMagick 9 172 1 United Kingdom
2 Apr 2015 9:14PM
Fantastic capture Ron, you catch all the right moments perfectly!! Gareth.
ade123 8 285 1 United Kingdom
2 Apr 2015 9:27PM
A superb capture Ron

Ade
Holmewood Plus
8 6 United Kingdom
2 Apr 2015 9:30PM
Superb shot. Cathy
RonnieAG Plus
11 154 119 Scotland
3 Apr 2015 3:43AM
Excellent shot of this raptor and it's catch, wings spread to protect the latter in case a rival attempts to nick it (or am I supposing too much ?)
R.
morpheus1955 14 3 2 United Kingdom
3 Apr 2015 10:31AM
Superb shot

Hugh
DerekL 16 225 24 England
3 Apr 2015 10:51AM
Cracking image Ron.
Nicely posed over it's prey.

Derek
CarolAnnLauderdale 7 1 United Kingdom
3 Apr 2015 4:59PM
Excellent capture of the bird doing what comes naturally.
Carol
Mike_Smith Plus
13 723 1 United Kingdom
3 Apr 2015 6:15PM
A wonderful capture of nature at its best Ron
Glostopcat 14 255 2 England
3 Apr 2015 6:43PM
A terrific image of this magnificent raptor, like the alert pose as it stands guard over its kill
hasslebladuk 11 1 6 United Kingdom
3 Apr 2015 11:30PM
Top shot Ron
mike
kathrynlouise Plus
9 423 1 United Kingdom
6 Apr 2015 8:45PM
A fabulous shot Ron. Very protective of his lunch GrinGrin

Kathryn
sweetpea62 Plus
10 8 2 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2015 2:33PM
Superb image Ron..Lin
ali63 9 790 1 United Kingdom
7 Apr 2015 9:03PM
Wonderful image GrinGrinGrinGrin
Ali
BRITCHIE Plus
6 Australia
22 Apr 2015 4:36AM
what a fantastic bird with wonderful colours and with great attention to detail excellent photography, SmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmile
BRITCHIE
NeilWigan Plus
10 17 16 England
1 May 2015 12:40PM
Showing the mantle of the hawk.

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