Great picture,if a little gruesome!
What a pity that the natural order of life requires the sacrifice of the weaker.
Comment by Mark Conroy on 15th November 2009 at 00:06
Great capture.
Comment by Ron D on 15th November 2009 at 09:29
Oh yes,, Great.
Comment by Dave on 15th November 2009 at 09:30
Wow! Superb shot!
Comment by dave marsh on 15th November 2009 at 10:27
We're all part of the big re-cycle scheme!
Comment by Roy on 15th November 2009 at 13:17
Which capture do you mean Mark the photo or the dead bird? Not keen on the subject myself but I realise its part and parcel of the animal food chain, they cant go to Tesco or Asda can they.
Comment by Margaret on 15th November 2009 at 14:47
Am I seeing things , or are there 2 dead birds there on the floor . as they say THATS LIFE great picture
Comment by Bob on 15th November 2009 at 15:00
Time you did some weeding Joe!
Comment by Roy on 15th November 2009 at 16:06
Just one bird I think Margaret, it's the whole of the dead birds right wing folded back which gives you that impression.
Comment by alan .15th nov o9 on 15th November 2009 at 19:16
i am a canary breeder , a sparrow hawk like this one as killed lots of my birds over the year , they fly at terific speed onto my outside flight , the canary goes into shock , bingo ,, its dinner time , when you put food on the table , its their to be eaten,,
Comment by Sheda (Singapore) on 16th November 2009 at 02:10
That is so sad!
Comment by Melanie Beckford on 17th November 2009 at 00:33
As a lover of Raptors...l think this picture is stunning.
This bird is in excellent health and is obviously capable of tackling prey almost its own size.
A well deserved prize.
Comment by Victoria on 25th November 2009 at 18:01
Im so sorry alan hopefully it won't happen again .
Comment by Martin Pearce on 2nd April 2010 at 16:21
This type of photo is absolutley brilliant. Have a pair of sparrow hawks come through my garden on a regular run, I tend to find there meals a little later....! Nature natural as it should be. Excellent photo.
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