Sparrow hawk.

I had just topped up the Bird feeder, and was watching the blue tit's picking their seed of choice when Suddenly they scattered, in a flash this male Sparrow hawk appeared and settled on the oak tree branch. I went to get my camera, and luckily he was still there when I got back. This shot was taken through double-glazing, after which I attempted to open the window for one without the glazing, that was enough, and he flew off.

[Cathy]

Excellent close up highlighting the details in the feather pattern.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Shame that nature can be so cruel - but such a beautiful bird with its piercing eyes , sharp talons and swift movement . Beautifully captured here Lee - fav

[Mags]

Wow! Great eyes and details. Super capture!

[LManning (Laura)]

Fantastic capture. He looks poised to lift off at any moment.

[Maggiemae]

You would have been so excited but not so excited that your hand shook holding the camera!

[Pam Knowler]

Wonderful capture!

[George]

Brilliant capture.

[Islandgirl]

What a beauty!

[Phil Howcroft]

those eyes are superb lee

[Jane Pittenger]

He does look like a major threat

[moni kozi]

Wow! This is stunning!

[Issi Bannerman]

Wow. Wonderful image!

[Delwyn Barnett]

So nicely framed by those branches. Wonderful shot.

[Pat]

Wow, what a treat to have him in your garden. You got a super detailed shot through the glass, I love his yellow feet, fav.

[gloria jones]

Super capture of this cool hawk

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

Super capture!

[haskar]

Beautiful shot and focus.

[Monique]

Great capture

[Dione Giorgio]

Instant fav. Stunning capture of this gorgeous bird of prey.

[Tom]

Beautifully captured Lee

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

super capture

[Lesley Aldridge]

What a shot! We had one on our wheelie bin once, I went out of the back door and there it was, frightened the life out of me, the bird didn't seem to bothered though!