Hi Chis ...what a pretty boy ;-)
Apparently "the pale patches and spots have nothing to do with age. In fact, adult males can have extensive white patches which show well against the slate grey colour of their plumage. It is a variation in plumage". That's what I read anyhow
Apparently "the pale patches and spots have nothing to do with age. In fact, adult males can have extensive white patches which show well against the slate grey colour of their plumage. It is a variation in plumage". That's what I read anyhow
(Pardon the Scottish Accent)
Thanks Linda!
That’s super interesting - we were a little puzzled at first about the spots
That’s super interesting - we were a little puzzled at first about the spots
Beautiful Sparrowhawk..... and wow!!! What strange spots! Looks as if it had been sitting under a dripping paint brush! Lol Thanks for sharing this Chris 
