Sparrowhawk with its freshly caught lunch, very surprised to spot this scene on a recent walk around Arnot Hill Park whilst trying out another new toy. A very large crop. Sony a7II/70-200mm.

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…….male Tufted duck having a tantrum lol. Nikon D7100/Tamron 70-300mm.

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...........female Blackbird getting her feet wet. Nikon D7100/Tamron 70-300mm.

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Common Pochard cruising by on the lake at Arnot Hill park. Nikon D7100/Tamron 70-300mm

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White Mandarin shaking its flowing locks dry. Nikon D7100/Tamron 70-300mm.

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