Golfmmad
Tour Winner
Yesterday morning I was pegging out some washing, when I heard some commotion of squawking and screeching. I thought its a bit early for fledglings calling out for food!
I turned round and there on my lawn was a Sparrowhawk with his wings cowering over a Blackbird. We both froze looking at each other for a few seconds, he then carried on pecking art the poor bird!
Foolishly I thought, get my phone to take a pic, but as soon as I moved he took off with consummate ease, Blackbird still in its talons, to never be seen again!
I've never seen a bird of prey that close before - amazing!!
I turned round and there on my lawn was a Sparrowhawk with his wings cowering over a Blackbird. We both froze looking at each other for a few seconds, he then carried on pecking art the poor bird!
Foolishly I thought, get my phone to take a pic, but as soon as I moved he took off with consummate ease, Blackbird still in its talons, to never be seen again!
I've never seen a bird of prey that close before - amazing!!