Sparrowhawks have a very special connection for me. 

I began studying with Ronn Hill, at Orpheus Studios in the Vale of the White Horse, during my last year at primary school, and under his tuition, had earned a silver award from The Royal Drawing Society's Children's Royal Academy, for 'Studies of a Hawk' (three studies of a Sparrowhawk) by the age of 13. 

Later, when specialising in wildlife and bird art at University, new studies of a Sparrowhawk featured as part of my degree show.

This is my latest painting of a Sparrowhawk, its also a print available on my website and Facebook shop.

These fantastic little birds of prey are incredibly agile in flight, capable of navigating their way through woodland branches at breakneck speed. I've been standing at a bus stop near woods, and just spotted a little Sparrowhawk flitting skilfully through the crowd without anyone even being aware, quite fantastic.