So I was standing watching the birds in the snow waiting for the kettle to boil for a much needed cup of tea....
Aw those poor creatures out in the snow....
a starling trying to get shelter and a bite to eat
tea is made then time to get back to work (fortunately for me that is at home). No sooner had I sat down then there was an almighty thud off the kitchen window. Birds tend to fly into my window alot even though I put things up at the window to try avoid it. I always dread going out the door afterward. 9 times out of 10 there is nothing there but today I didnt even get one foot out the door when I came face to face with a Sparrowhawk.....had to gently move and get my camera .....
I am glad it finally dragged its kill under the trees so I dont see it as I step out the door.
(Pardon the Scottish Accent)
Jim
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What a brilliant collection of photos Linda, and the sparrowhawk, I'm jealous.
That was certainly a collection of magpies, I counted 8.
BTW, did you make a wish?
One for sorrow,Two for joy,Three for a girl,Four for a boy,Five for silverSix for gold,Seven for a secret,Never to be told.Eight for a wish,Nine for a kiss,Ten for a bird,You must not miss
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i love robins said:Within seconds of me trying to find my camera it had flown off
It's not only Sparrowhawks do that.... and not only finding the camera can make the birds fly away, getting them in focus often has the same effect.... Focus...oooh, lovely branch now!!