Can anyone identify this please?

jimk · #1 (**permalink**) 30-09-2005, 10:23 PM

Being new to seeing birds (ex-townie). Could someone identify this particular bird that I photographed from my rear window. Thanks.

John · #2 (**permalink**) 30-09-2005, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jimk

Being new to seeing birds (ex-townie). Could someone identify this particular bird that I photographed from my rear window. Thanks.

You have yourself a handsome Sparrowhawk (probable female) there Jimk.

dawnie123 · #3 (**permalink**) 30-09-2005, 11:03 PM

from my limited experience could be a Sparrowhawk. Could an experienced twitcher please confirm or deny?!

Eileen · #4 (**permalink**) 01-10-2005, 06:30 AM

Yes it definately IS a sparrowhawk. Lovely mature female!!!!! We have a pair that hunt in our garden.

jimk · #5 (**permalink**) 01-10-2005, 12:35 PM

Thanks for such a quick reply. As I said, I'm very new to identifying birds, so please be prepared to hear a lot from me.

Helen · #6 (**permalink**) 01-10-2005, 12:57 PM

Hi Jim, welcome to the forum.

Here is a link to a photo I posted in the Gallery of a sparrowhawk taking a collared dove.

http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/ga...php?i=3192&c=5

Regards