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Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) adult female, feeding, plucking Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)
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Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) adult female, feeding, plucking Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)
Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) adult female, feeding, plucking Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) prey on grazing marsh, Suffolk, England, january
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Media ID 7480135
© FLPA/Paul Sawer
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Feathered Fury - A Deadly Dance on the Suffolk Marshes!
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. In this snapshot captured by FLPA photographer Paul Sawer, we witness a thrilling encounter between two fierce avian adversaries. The Eurasian Sparrowhawk, an adult female with razor-sharp instincts, is seen indulging in her well-earned feast after successfully hunting down a Northern Lapwing. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Suffolk's grazing marshes, this intense moment showcases nature's raw power and survival of the fittest. With its talons firmly gripping the unfortunate lapwing, our feathery predator demonstrates its prowess as it plucks away at its prize. The wetlands of East Anglia have long been home to these magnificent raptors who dominate the skies with their swift flight and keen eyesight. As winter blankets the British countryside in frosty temperatures, our sparrowhawk takes advantage of this opportune time to find sustenance amidst challenging conditions. This image serves as a reminder that even within seemingly tranquil landscapes lies an intricate web of life and death struggles. It highlights both the beauty and brutality that coexist in nature's delicate balance. So next time you stroll through Suffolk's enchanting marshlands, keep your eyes peeled for these remarkable birds of prey soaring above – they may just be embarking on another epic hunt!
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