Stunning sparrowhawk lands in back garden in Thornton, Lancashire

A surprise visitor called in at Brian Jackson's back garden in Thornton - this lovely male sparrowhawk.

Brian, of Lawsons Road, had just finished breakfast on Monday (January 8) when the raptor flew down onto his bird table.

He said: "I always keep my camera ready because I love watching the little garden birds and sometimes you can catch a great picture.

"It's amazing what you can see around here if you keep your eyes open - there is a peregrine falcon resident in Fleetwood and hen harriers at Marton.

"I was in the right place at the right time to capture this lovely bird."