(accipiter nisus)
The Sparrowhawk is perhaps the most common raptor in Scotland. It is an adaptable bird which is equally at home in urban surroundings rather than its traditional woodland habitat. It has learned to exploit the garden birds which in winter are drawn to bird feeders. The first set of these images were taken early one Sunday morning from my bedroom window in suburban Glasgow. The final set were taken in John's garden in Crail where Sparrowhawks are regular visitors.