This Sparrowhawk was getting too close for comfort and this much smaller Swallow had to act to protect the brood. The Swallow persisted and eventually the Sparrowhawk moved on.

Sparrowhawk vs Swallow

Sparrowhawk vs Swallow

Sparrowhawk vs Swallow

Sparrowhawk vs Swallow

Sparrowhawk vs Swallow

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