Photographing Sparrowhawks

I am going to show you three methods for photographing Sparrowhawks and three locations.
Locations mentioned in video.
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Mike Lane wildlife photography www.nature-photography.co.uk
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[@hawkforce3109]

Your wisdom and knowledge about raptor behavior is impressive!

[@dannybazphotography668]

Another great vid well done mike

[@tordandreasson]

Excellent video. The method I use myself is to photograph Sparrowhawks in flight is during the autumn migration, the second half of September is prime time. A good day will reward you with hundreds of observations of which may a dozen close encounters. With some luck, you will have the opportunity of nice flight shots when the Sparrowhawks swish by at low altitude in search of migrant finches. The Olympus 300/F4 and EM-1 M2 is a perfect tool for this.

[@langsoosten1875]

So great! Thank You!

[@Archivos_de_Montejo]

excelentes imágenes...

[@fgb3126]

Mike, your observations of the mating and nesting behavior agree very well with a video I own, which is very professionally done. It's 50 mins. and was written, produced and photographed by a compatriot of yours, Dave Culley. It is entitled "The Secret Life of the Sparrowhawk". Nesting in February is confirmed by this video. The male generally arrives in the area in November with the female following in December. They bond in January and get down to business in February in southern England. The photography is superb!

[@danivai777]

I really enjoy your videos Sir.

[@ashstubbings2603]

Thanks for a very informative video! My mother keeps getting Sparrow Hawks on her garden because, as I do, she regularly feeds the birds. But every time she sees one she scares it off because it tries to catch the birds she likes! I keep trying to tell her not too because she's depriving them of food but she won't have it!

[@benedux]

This kind of content is a real treasure, thank you for sharing. I am wondering if it would make sense to put a little price on videos like this, your knowledge is quite unique and valuable.

[@peter-nk4uq]

I love your videos Mike. I am a relative newcomer to nature photography and your knowledge and hands on advice really is far more helpful and inspiring than the multitude of technical videos available. Keep up the excellent work.

[@CamillaI]

Very lucky to have one bathing in my garden and posing in our old apple tree three years ago ! The really lucky thing was I had just put my Sigma 500mm for the first time on my D850 in the conservatory and already opened the door ! But if your not this lucky three excellent methods outlined for photographing Sparrowhawks a beautiful bird ! Brilliant video Mike 👍😍

[@spongebobvader]

Another great video thanks Mike. I am in the process of setting up a feeding station just like the one you showed. Exactly as you said, the sparrowhawks come in but aren't interested in the bait. I have tried 2 of the hides you recommended and they were splendid.

[@patthompson1253]

Outstanding. The tent peg through the pigeon is brilliant. Thx Mike

[@philorris647]

Really informative video, brilliant advice. Thank you

[@MikeLaneFRPS]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikevickers2460]

Great info and knowledge Mike. As for attracting Sparrowhawks to dead prey. I heard of one photographer who'd succeeded by getting a dead pigeon's wing to be arranged to flutter and move in the wind. Once the hawks were attracted they became regular visitors

[@pete-r51]

Great tips.👍

[@imcoop13]

Thanks for a very enjoyable video.I have a tiny garden with two feeders which attract mainly goldfinches. Yesterday I had a female sparrowhawk alight on my garden wall of about 5ft. and 10ft away from the feeders. It stayed for a couple of minutes& I was able to get off a few “ keepers” which have attracted over 120 likes on my village Facebook site. What a thrill! I’ll certainly use your tips to enhance my spotting when out on walks. Thanks!🤓🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@davidosborn3356]

Another top notch instructional video. Thanks Mike.

[@leehanley71]

Great and very informative Video Mike, I have one visit my garden now and then, awesome birds 👍🏽

[@MikeLaneFRPS]

Wonderful

[@CarolineOrdHume]

Thank you for sharing all this really useful information. A fantastic insight into Sparrowhawk nesting and behaviour and amazing images.

[@filoua9947]

Thanks for this Video ! Your videos are so helpful .

[@jonnyanderson2271]

A fantastic and informative video. I’ve been looking for a video of how to photograph a sparrowhawk for a long time. Now I know how too, once I can drive, I’m gonna get straight on finding the spectacular sparrowhawk. 🙏🤙😎👊

[@SkylarkFields]

Very gratefully received tips, thank you, and I practically drooled over your images!! I saw a sparrowhawk a few weeks ago and it was the first time I got what I call decent photos, when it perched on a fence not too far from my car. I just took the shots out of the window! As an amateur I was very pleased! :) Always enjoy your videos and am already looking forward to your next!

[@jean-yvesroue8672]

Precious tips and humble advice. Thank you so much Mike. Greetings from France.

[@F1OCU]

Mike many thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I always seem to learn something new every time I view your posts. Wonderful images.

[@NikonBirder]

Absolutely in depth & practical advise as usual. Your channel has such a corpus of knowledge. Mike you truly are a great nature photographer.

[@rgb_6698]

Fantastic video Mike and that flight shot is top notch!

[@rongiesbers6458]

Thanks Mike, you amaze me every week with your knowledge.

[@dennisprysner9925]

Great video Mike and thanks to Paul Miguel for the referral, I’m now subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching your other videos.

[@jeffbrown4743]

Brilliant information and advice as always Mike. Many thanks 👍

[@ggabovich]

As always excellent video. Thank you!

[@wildcat1065]

Excellent information Mike

[@JohnFormstone]

Invaluable tips and great shots, as always. Thanks for sharing Mike.

[@peterdawson6239]

Thanks for the excellent information!

[@urcd6825]

Super cool video thanks for the content!

[@andrewinpompey]

Great information and photos, thank you!

[@arwellewis1122]

Another fantastic Guide Mike. Thank you very much. You deserve a lot more subscribers! Keep up the good work

[@FollowThomas]

You capturing stunning photos. Great tips 👍

[@adrianmoore4690]

great video and nice shots

[@jamamafegan4]

Superb video Mike, thank you

[@jimboc7249]

Hi from Canada. Great video, Mike. Thanks.

[@johngunning2123]

Some interesting facts in this video.

[@joehuggard]

Fantastic work and so educational. True professional at photography. Great footage.

[@markfisher1437]

Great video and some fantastic photos of an awesome bird.

[@Aaron-1405]

Great video

[@touchedbynature5445]

Brilliant video, Beautiful photos, great information, many thanks for sharing

[@MikSwePhoto]

Really good and useful information in this video, Mike. Looking forward to watch more videos of you sharing your knowledge 👍👍

[@joanantonim.p.2400]

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[@ronazure5967]

Really interesting and beautiful pics. Thanks for charing. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

Brilliant stuff buddy, really enjoyed that !!!! Thanks for sharing your tips and knowledge..... Lucky enough to have a resident one here that visits the feeders, however ive yet to snap it! top stuff 👍🏼😉

[@raytbrown2]

Thank you!

[@gojoe36]

Great idea to shove a tent peg in and keep the Hawk there with that pigeon 👍💡

[@mariekorbelova7771]

Dear Mike, I admire your videos. Please can you advise me? Would the body be suitable for an Olympus 300mm, f4 lens for video recording? Olympus OM - D-M1X or PanasonicLumix GH5s? Thank you for your kind answer. Marie

[@MikeLaneFRPS]

Hi Marie, Not sure I understand the question, but both bodies will work on the 300mm. I prefer to use me G9 Lumix for video so the GH5S would most likely be better.

[@akshaykhare22]

Could you make a video on photographing Little Owls, Sir?

[@MikeLaneFRPS]

If I get the chance. They are hard to find in my area these days.

[@akshaykhare22]

@@MikeLaneFRPS thanks, you are an inspiration to us all !👍

[@loveall3890]

Hi Mike. There is one near me and I want to get a picture of it. Will they go for meat left out? I’ve seen other birds of prey come to fresh meat left out and was wondering if sparrowhawks would too and what is the best food to attract them? Thanks in advance.

[@MikeLaneFRPS]

Most sparrowhawk to not take bait, but birds in feather gives the best chance. Pigeons or the day old fluffy frozen chicks pet food suppliers sell. Never heard of anyone succeeding with fresh meat.

[@loveall3890]

@@MikeLaneFRPS brilliant, thanks. I was inspired due to a video of a Goshawk and a Pine marten fighting over a hanging bit of meat in the winter.

[@MikeLaneFRPS]

@@loveall3890 Goshawk far more inclined to come to bait.

[@scoalavietii8653]

:)

[@DrZeeple]

Lockdown for what? Think about it.