Thursday 28 February 2013

Sparrowhawk misses out

Another cloudy day, but the Sparrowhawk paid a visit and completed four circuits of the marsh. The bird was unsuccessful in it's hunting attempts as snipe etc dodged out the way alerted by screeching Oyster Catchers. Gulls and Heron's also let the hunter know it's presence was not welcome. The Sparrowhawk today was persistent but unrewarded for it's efforts.

A low pass over the waters edge

Rebuke from the Gull

Low hover over reeds

Along the waters edge looking for snipe

1 comment:

holdingmoments said...

These are great action shots Bob.
You have to feel sorry for him; he only wants a dinner. A tough life being a raptor.