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17-01-2009, 02:50 AM
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Took this picture a couple of days ago and can't make my mind up about the BOP among this flock of Rooks, I think it's a female Sparrow hawk but would like it to be a Goshawk, the opinions of the experts would be much appreciated, thanks in advance.
Bird in the flock 
A blow up of the bird in question 
Keith
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17-01-2009, 04:41 AM
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A female Sparrowhawk for me. Goshawks can approach Buzzard size, though like most Accipiters the males are smaller; though the proportions here look more Sparrowhawk like. |
17-01-2009, 05:02 AM
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Tough one but I think female sparrowhawk judging by size and if it manages to eat corvids, a well fed one.
Were you in goshawk territory?
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17-01-2009, 06:58 AM
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Female Sparrowhawk, sorry its not a Gos'.... |
17-01-2009, 07:02 AM
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I have to go with female Sparrowhawk as well, due to structure and size. Also the black tail band looks thinner than I would expect on a Goshawk.
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17-01-2009, 03:23 PM
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Oh well, some other time maybe.
Thanks to you all for confirming my original ID, I hate the lot of you  
The answer to your question Wildwoman is a very loose yes, but I would prefer not to be too specific on the location of raptors for obvious reasons.
Keith
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