Hi Christine
Looks like a female sparrowhawk (males are smaller, and more bluish) - anyone else agree?
In reply to Sue C:
Yes Sparrowhawk,the usual culprit in gardens.
Pete
Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can
In reply to Seaman:
Hey, this is definitely female Sparrowhalk having brown back and wings, and brown bars underneath. Females are usually larger than males.