Am I watching the Sparrowhawk or is the Sparrowhawk watching me?
I was checking the rather boggy area near these trees and shrubs for any lurking Snipe (none seen) when I was distracted by a rustling in the branches. A bird flew out and away up the field, and I quickly realised it was a Sparrowhawk from its flight pattern (flap, flap, glide). Then, I got the feeling I was being watched and turned to find this second Sparrowhawk still sitting in the trees.
earthstar 
What a brilliant picture; you definitely know when they’re watching you. There were a pair of Peregrine falcons which had taken over a former nest of a pair of Ravens in one of the local abandoned quarries last year. They used to appear to be giving the same piercing glare, direct eye to eye contact, with anyone who walked nearby.
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Thank you kindly. I got a few images of the bird looking to the side but the front-on view was an easy choice. As you say, those eyes!
And you will have seen by now, I also had a recent Peregrine encounter, albeit a city based bird. They are magnificent creatures. :-
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