Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) - a photo on Flickriver

            ANOTHER STRIKE !!!

This shot shows a Sparrowhawk  launching itself at its prey.

 You can clearly see how it drops down low on the branch and uses its long spindly legs to propel itself forward.

You can also see that the wings are short and broad and the tail is long.

This is what gives these birds the ability to twist and turn when hunting down small birds.

They may not have the breathtaking speed of falcons, but for aerobatic skills, I don't think there is another bird of prey that can match Accipiters.

Taken on: February 5, 2018

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Sparrowhawk

Accipiter nisus

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Sets appears in: • Sparrowhawk (Accipter nisus)

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