Patricia Sweet, "Let me in " (February theme: Windows)

A young Brown Goshawk learning to hunt was baffled by its own image in the window as it tried to pursue my pet budgie on the other side of the glass. A quick tricky photo as it was late sunset and then, with a little encouragement it was safely away. Rescaled (50%)for entry purpose f6.3 1/ 1/250 focal length 290mm

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