This afternoon we came home to find a dead bird on the tiles in the garden. We were not sure which breed it was, and knowing that many foundations keep a keen eye on birds, I called up the local department of wildlife. They explained that it was most likely a female young Sparrowhawk, which had flown into the house, while hunting her prey.
The bird it really beautiful, its a shame it died. The cats have been watching the bird from inside with great interest.
After finding out what to do with it, they can sniff it a bit, before I dispose of it. I might get Odin to dig a small hole in the garden, who knows. It just seems so nasty to throw it in the garbage, when its such a big and lovely bird.
The bird is about 25 - 30 cm from beak to tail feather.
What a beautiful bird, a pity it died. For a moment I thought the cats had cought it, that would be a great catch! But I'm glad they didn't.
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