Maxster Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 The picture is not great but had to take this inside the car so as to not scare the bird. It was perched on top of a dead pigeon. Is it a Falcon? https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwJg6hsspGSvMVZ6ZW1PTnU1TDA/edit?usp=sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I reckon a female sparrowhawk but could be a goshawk - a lot depends on size and colour of the eye as otherwise they quite similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptowngirl Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 The picture is not great but had to take this inside the car so as to not scare the bird. It was perched on top of a dead pigeon. Is it a Falcon? https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwJg6hsspGSvMVZ6ZW1PTnU1TDA/edit?usp=sharing It looks like a peregrine falcon. Where was it taken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxster Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Kiveton Park. It seems to be a regular visitor as we have bird feathers every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 If its a regular thing it's more likely to be a sparrowhawk. They often catch and kill their prey in the same spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxster Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Thanks both. I will keep an eye out and try and get a better picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 It'll be Casper's bird, He calls it Kes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxman Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I'd definitely say female sparrowhawk. Compare it to this photo and note the distinctive barring on the tail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien52 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I would also go with the female Sparrowhawk.We have one that drops into our garden with it's pigeon supper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megalithic Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 As above. female sparrowhawk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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