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Tobyh


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This Sparrowhawk swooped down to snatch a Greenfinch that was having a bath. I was taking photos of the finch when I caught a slight movement out of the corner of my eye only to see this hawk come swooping in and land right on the greenfinch. He sat there there for about a minute looking right at us from no more than about 15 feet away before taking off and flying back to a large Oak tree close by with his prize.

He was so close I struggled to get him in the viewfinder - this is an uncropped shot
· Date: Mon September 14, 2009 · Views: 1190
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Keywords: Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus Sigma 300mm f2.8
Camera Information: Nikon D300 with Sigma 300mm f2.8 plus 1.4 TC
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Jonners

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Mon September 14, 2009 10:52am

Great shot Toby. Love that eye.

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NickCantle

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Mon September 14, 2009 12:09pm

Wooooah, lovely shot mate!

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Mon September 14, 2009 1:48pm

Excellent series Toby, I particularly like this one, well done.

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johnwray205

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Mon September 14, 2009 1:59pm

Great close up,well done.

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John D

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Mon September 14, 2009 2:08pm

A superb capture Toby.

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Tobyh
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Tue September 15, 2009 11:58am

Thank you everyone was VERY happy to get this in my sights

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Tue December 29, 2009 6:47pm

A well taken opportunity - cracking shot!

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