Bad Feather Day

This hungry male Sparrowhawk came looking for its lunch today. As a result the feeders emptied rather quickly of birds, who all made for the nearest cover - not wanting to be on the Sparrowhawk's lunch menu.

It is always interesting to see the reduction in food taken during days when the Sparrowhawk visits!

Also goes to show that birds or prey can have the equivalent of a bad hair day - let's call it a 'bad feather day'!