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Sparrowhawk?

Posted by
Doug (Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom) on 1 May 2015 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.

This beautiful young raptor landed just in front of the hide we were sitting in and caused a long debate about what species this bird was. Originally I thought I might be a Perigine, then it was suggested it might be a young Kestrel or a female Kestrel after we looked in the book, but then I was looking on the RSPB website and now I wonder if it's a Sparrowhawk

Canon EOS 60D 1/1000 second F/8.0 ISO 1250 500 mm

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Thanks for your comments I'm really grateful for them and welcome constructive feedback.

jpla from St Barthélémy d, France

Je pense que oui... ou peut-être un Autour
JP

1 May 2015 6:44am

Toscana from Baden, France

Ce n'est pas moi qui t'aiderait à trouver le nom de ce bel oiseau !
Il a vraiment le regard que l'on aime à observer sur les animaux sauvages.
Bonne journée Doug, amitiés, Catherine.

1 May 2015 7:04am

Martine Libouton from Bousval, Belgium

Magnifique!

1 May 2015 8:27am

Marcel from WaPi, Belgium

réussi !

1 May 2015 9:44am

Jeff & Pat from Pembroke Dock, ! Wales !, United Kingdom

I'm with you, it's a Sparrowhawk...Blinding shot Doug !!!.

1 May 2015 10:00am

Ruthiebear from Titusville, NJ, United States

This is a beautiful close up - I love seeing the details on the feathers.

1 May 2015 4:28pm

Tataze from Bourgogne, France

nice portrait

1 May 2015 4:45pm

Elaine Hancock from Rockville, United States

Whatever he is, he is certainly majestic! What a wonderful pose! A gorgeous image Doug!

2 May 2015 1:05am

Philnz from Ngatea, New Zealand

A fine photo of a fine bird.

2 May 2015 3:17am

Hiro from Kyoto, Japan

Anyway, very nice capture

2 May 2015 6:37am

michel creze from le havre, France

Woooooooooooooooh Great !!!

2 May 2015 7:41am

L'Angevine from Angers, France

superbe avec ce fond

2 May 2015 7:48am

jean pierre from paris, France

superbe oiseau!! amitiés

3 May 2015 2:18pm

Denny Jump Photo from Easton, PA, United States

My first notion was a Peregrine Falcon as well Doyg....not sure :-) Great shot though!

3 May 2015 8:55pm

Shiva from Berwick, Canada

99.9 I am sure its a sparrow hawk --- we have one who "visits" our chicks ---- but we have netting over their area !!!!! They are beautiful birds --- the hawk - the chicks are cute !!
Kindest regards to you and family Monika

4 May 2015 6:20pm

marije from ardèche, France

une chouette effraie ?

4 May 2015 10:29pm

Hiro from Kyoto, Japan

Anyway, very nice capture !

5 May 2015 9:42am

Stephen from Canberra, Australia

Superb capture - I like the way the depth of field isolates your subject.

5 May 2015 11:00am

jean pierre from paris, France

magnifique oiseau!! amitiés

6 May 2015 3:12pm

Gary from The Southwest Deserts, United States

You really get a sense for the power in those wings. Very nice image.

6 May 2015 4:15pm

Jean-Louis Guianvarc'h from Valence d'Albigeois, France

Les rapaces sont facinants et majesteux. Celui-ci est splendide!
Raptors are facinants and majestic. This is gorgeous!

7 May 2015 3:13pm

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2015 /4 by michel creze

Canon EOS 60D
1/1000 second
F/8.0
ISO 1250
500 mm