Close up sparrow hawk

I frequently see sparrow hawks flying low along the lanes and skimming hedgerows or flighting across gardens. Today whilst on the lane, a male sparrowhawk flew down towards me and then landed on a branch just about eight meters from where I was. I couldn't believe that the bird had not seen me or my dog. It sat there staring at me probably as bemused by the experience as I was before it turned its head and was gone. They do not happen that frequently but such unexpected close up encounters with wild creatures never fail to delight me.