Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)

Found throughout the UK in a variety of habitats including gardens. A small raptor geared for surprise and pursuit when hunting small birds. Females are significantly larger than males which are quite distinct with rufous cheeks and barring on the chest.

Sparrowhawk male Dawlish Warren 3 9 08 IMG_0402

Sparrowhawk male Dawlish Warren 3 9 08 IMG_0402



Sparrowhawk male Dawlish Warren 3 9 08 Raw edit IMG_0412

Sparrowhawk male Dawlish Warren 3 9 08 Raw edit IMG_0412



Sparrowhawk male Dawlish Warren 3 9 08 IMG_0384

Sparrowhawk male Dawlish Warren 3 9 08 IMG_0384



Sparrowhawk juvenile Carmarthen 10 1 09 IMG_9077

Sparrowhawk Carmarthen 10 1 09 IMG_9077



Sparrowhawk 1 VP 16 12 05

Sparrowhawk 1 VP 16 12 05



Sparrowhawk 4 VP 16 12 05

Sparrowhawk 4 VP 16 12 05



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