Adult Female Goshawk – Winter Forest Sentinel

Captured deep within the winter woodland on a dark grey December day, this striking image portrays an adult female Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) at rest within her forest stronghold. Perched with quiet authority, she surveys her territory — powerful, alert, and unmistakably wild.

This photograph was made using ethical fieldcraft and patience, not chance. Wearing a ghillie suit and working carefully within the birds’ known territory, I positioned myself unobtrusively, allowing the Goshawk to behave naturally. The result is an intimate and respectful portrait that reveals both the strength and subtle elegance of this magnificent raptor.

The soft winter light enhances the layered greys of her plumage, while the muted woodland backdrop reflects the cold, still atmosphere of a December forest. Her piercing amber eye provides a vivid focal point, drawing the viewer into a moment that feels both fleeting and timeless.

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Key Details

• Species: Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)

• Subject: Adult female

• Location: Mature woodland forest

• Season: Winter (December)

• Conditions: Overcast, low-light woodland environment

• Approach: Ethical wildlife photography using fieldcraft and concealment

Perfect for lovers of birds of prey, wildlife photography, and nature-inspired interiors, this image celebrates one of the UK’s most elusive and powerful woodland raptors — a true symbol of wild forests and patient observation.