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Unfortunately not (see below), but you were right about one thing:
other people have already pointed out it was a sparrowhawk. Serves me
right for relying on RSPB illustrations!

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Erm. Someone else has probably already said this......but
Your "Kestrel" isn't a Kestrel. I'm pretty sure its a sparrowhawk (loads
cooler than a kestrel!!)
Kestrels ain't stripy for a start.

Its not that unusual to see them taking starlings/blackbirds/pigeons from
back gardens.

Cheers
Dave.

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