Sparrow Hawk

Amazing how silly these can be in front of a hide when they can be so wary at other times. They will often use the smallest dirtyest puddle they can find too.
Just managed to upload this from flickr too ! Must be getting computer wise !!

D200
Sigma 100-300mm
125th @f8
Cheers
JohnR

hi john

again great pic - colour, detail and eye contact spot on
i have tried to get a pic of sh, but to date cant get them on the ground, must keep trying
jeff acreman

I don't know how you do it John. I spend hour upon hour in hides; spend weeks getting stuff used to them and me and get naff all. The birds sit everywhere but where they need to. This is another great shot John, can't help but be impressed.
eric

Beautiful stare and pose,composition spot on

Lovely strong image.

Good one John.

John

A great image and so difficult to capture.

Another beauty John, the pin sharp eye looks very good.

Andy...

Nice one John - she couldn't have posed any better if you had asked her!

David

Fabulous shot John, great pose and the detail is superb.

Great shot, John. I really love the stare.

Well done that man.. Really well captured and a superb pose.

Brett

A stunner as usual. Now John don't get too computer literate. I like to be able to do something better than you

Nice shot. Quick question, did you do any cloning on the background above the birds head?

Hi Richard
Maybe. Un peu de poo I think.!.
Thanks for pointing it out.
Cheers
JohnR

smashing shot great eye contact