Sparrowhawk (was - Bird Name Query)

D Pianoman

Saw this bird bird in my back garden last week and managed to grab a couple of shots. Dont know for sure what breed it is but im sure there's someone here that give the definitive answer

Judgement Day

Male Sparrow Hawk.

Check here: http://www.machrihanishbirds.org.uk/photogallery/2008/september/index.htm

D Pianoman

Thanks a million

Clearpreso

Wow, they are so high quality! I presume you have some sort of insane-o camera?

D Pianoman

Thanx Clear, truth is they wouldve been sharper ahd i not been indoor shooting through a venetian blind and a shamefully dirty window
Camera wasnt an overly insane species, a nikon d700 with a nikkor 70 - 200 2.8 lens, i wouldve gotten even closer had i taken the time to put on a tele converter on but i was in too much of a rush not to miss the shot of the bird.

glad you liked the pic

Clearpreso

Ha through a window too... nice.

I wish I had stuff like this giong on in my garden... I have lot's of magpies... thats about it

Bsal

Great pictures