Sparrowhawk is back

During Saturday afternoon I spent a couple of hours in my permanent hide thinking how nice it was to be getting really close up to the birds, Chiffchaff in particular. I was packing up because the rain was getting heavier and the light was deteriorating, when suddenly, after an absence of about three months, in drops the male Sparrowhawk. I haven't seen any sign of him whatsoever and there he was, soaking wet, evidence of moulting, especially around his head, what a surprise. I was able to scramble for my 300mm lens and get one hand held shot off, now I'm glad I always keep it on the chair next to me! Then just as quickly he was gone again, he really is an elusive character.