Sparrowhawk (juvenile) perched on a branch

Sparrowhawk (juvenile) perched on a branch - Sparrowhawk
Otmoor RSPB Nature Reserve, near Beckley, Oxfordshire, England (July 2011)

A short video clip of this bird calling (no sound - I forgot to switch this on) perched on a branch then flying off can be seen here.

For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Eurasian Sparrowhawk / Internet Bird Collection
Eurasian Sparrowhawk / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus

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Sparrowhawk (juvenile) perched on a branch


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Comments

Photo comment By France's: My cat bought a juvenile sparrow hawk home to me last week. Fortunately I was able to get it from him and release it. I do have a photo of it if you would like to see it email me.