Sparrow Hawks

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A pair have set up home somewhere not far away and now we’re absolutely under siege. At first it was a bombing raid to the feeders that are under a shelter a couple of times a day, but in recent weeks it’s just become relentless.

Most of time they are unsuccessful, but after seeing 2 of ‘my’ Goldfinches wiped out, I couldn’t just let them continue to swoop in. I set up a green wire mesh cage (holes 100mm x 75mm) around the feeders and it’s made a massive difference, but I fear a summer of heartache ahead!!

Apparently it’s a sign of a healthy local bird population… well yeah that’s because of my feeders! But it won’t be healthy for long with these bloody things.

Amazing as they are, it’s difficult to feel sympathy for them needing to eat.

I would take a picture on my set up, but it’s raining for a change.

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More of an observational post, as opposed to a cry for help

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I’m amazed they’re not going for the Wood Pigeons.

The dopey buggers just sit there while all the commotion is going on and they’re hardly going to fight back. Collared Doves here too… reckon the female would take them, but it’s mostly the male I’m seeing.