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And baby makes three!!

Discussion in 'Wildlife in the Garden' started by eileen, Nov 24, 2006.

  1. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Well the female sparrowhawk is still now and then around and we get occasional visits from the male but the most frequent visitor to our garden is now a young sparrowhawk!! Here he is:

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    He's not a very competent hunter yet but he's getting there. I feel quite sorry for all 'my' little birds with a whole family of sp'hawks eyeing them up for lunch!!
     
    eileen, Nov 24, 2006
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    jubabe296 Official Garden Fairy

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    Wow!! He (or she) will be a fine looking bird soon!! I saw the pic of the Daddy earlier and he is awesome!! I would feel sorry for me much less the other little birdies have one of those things looking down at me!!LOL!!
     
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    Awesome Eileen he is very regal and I am sure in no time he will be a very competent hunter :)
     
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    Eileen, he is one handsome baby. You must feel lucky to have him pick your yard to hang out in.
     
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    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    I think he is a good looking bird.
     
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    That youngster looks so majestic, even in it's downy fluff.
    Wonderful photos, Eileen.
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Glad I'm a human/gnome and not a little birdie. That guy would scare the life out of me. Thanks for posting the pics Eils :smt023:
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Great photo's Eileen.
     
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    Great photos - he looks quite regal.
     
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    Excellent pictures - no wonder artists are always painting and sculpting birds like this.
     
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