I will admit I was relieved when the hawk noticed me and flew off with its prey.
Thursday, 16 December 2010
Even a Raptor Has to Eat
Just went through to the kitchen to heat up yet another mug of cold tea in the microwave when I spotted a Sparrowhawk in the middle of the garden. It had managed to catch a Starling. Dashed to grab the camera and standing near the back of the kitchen photographing through a window covered with raindrops I managed a few murky shots.
I will admit I was relieved when the hawk noticed me and flew off with its prey.
I will admit I was relieved when the hawk noticed me and flew off with its prey.
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Brilliant John. A rare sight and well captured.
ReplyDeleteIt was rare for the Sparrowhawk to hang around for so long Adrian. It, or another, dived through the garden less than half an hour later. Now the smaller birds are more edgy than ever.
ReplyDeleteAlways a sad sight to see, but really, no different to a Blackbird with a worm. Like you say John, even a raptor has to eat.
ReplyDeleteA good catch.
It is Keith. I was fortunate that it stayed for so long before making off with its elevenses.
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