I wouldn't for even a micro second, say that this is a perfect shot but its one that I am very pleased with. I took it this morning, the light was good and he came to 'my" perch quite quickly. Previously though, he had been close, perched in an exposed position looking for prey. A Wood pigeon flew over and really spooked him and he flew off in a panic calling wildly. The sight of a big bird so close to him had given him a shock and I suppose he thought it was a Sparrowhawk. This is the first time I have heard him make a sound since last autumn. I still haven't managed a good in flight shot yet which is what I am after. In the picture above he has got a Stickleback which he is beating  against the perch to swallow so I am pleased that I managed to freeze the action. In the picture below he is dealing with a Bullhead and the action has not been frozen quite so successfully.

This next shot is interesting because it shows the nictating membrane, basically a transparent 3rd eyelid that birds have. This is drawn across the eye horizontally to protect the eye from damage when dealing with prey or swimming underwater.