Predator and Prey
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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Predator and Prey
Sometimes nature can be cruel, especially if you have been feeding the birds in the garden.
Sparrow Hawk
Greenfinch and Sparrow, respectively.
Sparrow Hawk
Greenfinch and Sparrow, respectively.
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Perthshire Scotland
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Such is life I guess.
My garden birds get taken by sparrow hawks but I just work on the basis that the numbers killed are less than the numbers that benefit from a ready food source when times are hard. That said - birds of prey need a meal too.
I'll also do my bit to ensure the feeders aren't placed anywhere that provides cover for cats, are too high for acrobatic jumps and have chicken wire umbrellas underneath to prevent climbing but cats being cats - soon find neighbour's feeders that provide easy pickings.
My garden birds get taken by sparrow hawks but I just work on the basis that the numbers killed are less than the numbers that benefit from a ready food source when times are hard. That said - birds of prey need a meal too.
I'll also do my bit to ensure the feeders aren't placed anywhere that provides cover for cats, are too high for acrobatic jumps and have chicken wire umbrellas underneath to prevent climbing but cats being cats - soon find neighbour's feeders that provide easy pickings.
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Same as Phil for us too! 
Like the Sparrow shot
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Like the Sparrow shot
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Good capture Fogey, one of our young doves fell prey this week, there were just a pile of feathers and the odd bone left on the lawn 
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Nice shots. I also feed in winter and agree many more survive as a result even if Mr Sparrowhawk pays a visit to the food store. Hate to think what we have spent the last two winters.