Sparrowhawk

Really chuffed to have taken this shot of a Sparrowhawk on a walk with my daughter this morning. Couldn't believe my luck. It flew down to the tree next to us, tried to get a good shot, but it was looking the other way. Went to walk closer, and it flew to the next tree and sat looking back at us - and I got this picture. 

Our walk was from the far end of Allerton Bywater, back to RSPB St Aidan's along the River Aire. Really beautiful on a sunny day, if really rather muddy. But it was a good walk, and in the sunshine it felt wonderful.