The Sparrows and the Hawk

Tuesday, 25th June 2002, West Yorkshire

Rocks | History | Workshop | Links | Home Page

There are a number of young fledgling house sparrows amongst the loose flock of adults that generally hang around the shrubbery and adjoining hedge in our back garden.

At lunchtime I hear a squawk and I look up to see a female sparrowhawk making off with a sparrow - whether it's a youngster or adult, I can't tell.

The open water of the recently cleared pond is proving attractive for pond skaters. I count more than 30, mainly smaller young ones gliding on the surface.

Richard Bell,
wildlife illustrator
E-mail; 'richard@willowisland.co.uk'