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Old 13-12-11, 12:13 PM
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Hi all sorry i've not been on for a while, had all sorts going on

Just wondered if this is a Sparrow Hawk, took it just now

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Old 13-12-11, 12:25 PM
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looks like a male Sparrowhawk to me,very obliging of it to pose like that
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Old 13-12-11, 12:27 PM
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It was rather thanks
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Old 13-12-11, 02:50 PM
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Definitely a sparrowhawk but isn't it a juvenile?
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Old 13-12-11, 03:33 PM
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Hmmmm, how did I reply to this twice?
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Old 13-12-11, 03:34 PM
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Definitely a sparrowhawk but isn't it a juvenile?
I'd say almost definitely a juvenile going by eye colour (it looks more pale yellow than the rich orangey gold of an adult) I wouldn't like to guess at a sex though.
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Old 13-12-11, 03:39 PM
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Fantastic capture Stef.......great to have you back too!
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Nice pic Stef!
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Old 13-12-11, 05:28 PM
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Great photo Stef...
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Old 13-12-11, 08:55 PM
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Nice one Stef!! A super bird to see in your garden...or anywhere for that matter.lol!
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