tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484006611034371233.post9119665656656290164..comments2021-06-14T14:34:26.946+01:00Comments on Blooms and Beasties: A Sparrowhawk visits our garden......Lesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908084484202064053noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484006611034371233.post-13565909591617442132009-07-09T08:47:13.085+01:002009-07-09T08:47:13.085+01:00Absolutely Ian. The heart hurts for a while until...Absolutely Ian. The heart hurts for a while until logic takes over. I wouldn't want to deprive Mr & Mrs Sparrowhawk and their chicks of a life-sustaining meal. And you're right about the balance thing.<br /><br />I'll still feel as sad if and when I next witness it though! :)Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05908084484202064053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484006611034371233.post-17268596659372804252009-07-08T15:20:36.008+01:002009-07-08T15:20:36.008+01:00It's unfortunate you had to see the act, but y...It's unfortunate you had to see the act, but you are correct: this kind of thing happens all the time in nature, and is actually necessary. Both birds; the hunter and the hunted, were fulfilling their roles in keeping a proper balance.IBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10808169402614328166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484006611034371233.post-89143137448794731462009-07-08T15:08:03.417+01:002009-07-08T15:08:03.417+01:00Hi Hit40. :) He must have been a very well-fed ha...Hi Hit40. :) He must have been a very well-fed hawk!Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05908084484202064053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484006611034371233.post-83798412522626056662009-07-08T14:41:27.611+01:002009-07-08T14:41:27.611+01:00I had to quit feeding the birds for a while. A haw...I had to quit feeding the birds for a while. A hawk used my feeder for his person grocery store.Hit 40https://www.blogger.com/profile/18043350255090631652noreply@blogger.com