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Posted by Dale Sutton on October 15, 2010 at 9:29 AM
Your too slow
Hi
Out this morning again after the Kingfishers.
Just as the Kingfisher tuned up on the perch a female Sparrowhawk came out of no where and went for her, but the old kingy was to quick and if that was'nt enough the kingy came back, and in seconds the Sparrowhawk had another go after about six attempts she finally give up.
It seem to me the Kingfisher had the measure of the Sparrowhawk on this ocasion.
But I did manage a shot of theSparrowhawk after all that excitement.
Posted by Neil Burton on October 15, 2010 at 9:59 AM
Oh wow!
Posted by Graham Goddard on October 15, 2010 at 10:01 AM
Well caught Dale - I've had a sprawk go for my local KF's too, but I didn't get any shots. I was too surprised to press the shutter......... :toast:
Posted by Karen Summers on October 15, 2010 at 10:47 AM
Fabulous shot
Posted by Daniel Nilsson on October 15, 2010 at 10:56 AM
I must say that this is one of the most beatiful "birdportraits" i´ve ever seen :)

Very sharp, nice position of the bird, nice background and nice range of colours.

Impressive!
Posted by John Varley on October 15, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Oh wow indeed. Great stuff Dale. :toast: :toast:

John
Posted by keith mitchell on October 15, 2010 at 11:54 AM
Excellent shot Dale.
:toast: :toast:
Keith.
Posted by Robert Lawrence on October 15, 2010 at 12:58 PM
Well I'd swop that for a kingfisher any day. An absolute cracker Dale.
Posted by Bob Cox on October 15, 2010 at 1:14 PM
As I write this a little voice in my head keeps sayiong "luck sod, lucky sod" but you were there saw it and pressed the button , what a very nice picture , well done.

Bob.
Posted by Shaun Simpson on October 15, 2010 at 1:30 PM
This is simply superb,uber sharp bird excellent background, no luck involved you have to be there to get them :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Kim Connolly on October 15, 2010 at 1:40 PM
A stunning shot Dale.
Posted by Scott Tilley on October 15, 2010 at 5:09 PM
Its all been said, a simply wonderful image. It all works for me! :toast: :toast:

Scott
Posted by Geoffrey Baker on October 15, 2010 at 5:22 PM
A beautiful capture.
Well done.

Geoff.
Posted by Marcel van Duinhov on October 16, 2010 at 6:22 AM
Fantastic shot of this beatifull bird and thank god the kingfisher is still allive :wink:

Marcel van Duinhoven
Posted by Des Ong on October 16, 2010 at 10:33 AM
Wait a minute, a static shot from Dale amidst the action :eek: :confused: :biggrin: Not really a fan of BOAS but the subject really makes this shot pop, and superbly captured.

Rgds,

Des :wavey:
Posted by Craig Nash on October 16, 2010 at 12:01 PM
Lovely portrait. It is a 1st winter juvenile bird because of the rufous edges on the forewing but can you tell me why it is female in particular. The rufous cheeks would suggest to me that it was male.
Posted by Dave Bartlett on October 16, 2010 at 12:40 PM
Superb portrait Dale :toast: The feet and talons really give it something extra (other than the ability to stand up ..!).
Posted by eric weight on October 16, 2010 at 2:58 PM
Superb, can't fault it - well done for taking your chance and making such a good job of it.
:wavey: :toast: eric