Sparrowhawks glide in circles gaining height where they can escape the attention of prey species, or prepare for an attack.

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Size: 3420px × 2354px
Location: Warrington Cheshire England UK
Photo credit: © Simon rowlands / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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