Sparrowhawks Galore!

I can't take credit for this photo sadly! I wish I could!

A few weeks ago my mother saw a spectacular site in the back garden, a sparrowhawk swooped out of the sky and grabbed a small blackbird. It landed near a large tree standing at the far end of the garden and started to pluck the feathers of the blackbird and tearing the flesh off it's skeleton. You may think this is horrific, but I ,on the other hand, thought this was fascinating! On another occasion, set on Bank holiday Monday just gone, whilst we were strolling along the waggonways towards Holywell Dene, a blackbird came out of a bush and a sparrowhawk swooped down, grabbed it and flew off with it! I absolutely LOVE birds and they really fascinate me, especially birds of prey. I know that there is a person that may be reading this that shares my love for these winged creatures, yes I'm talking about you, Cain Scrimgeour! I'll keep you posted!