Sparrowhawks in Hackney?

Discussion in 'Wildlife Corner' started by Sandy Loam, Oct 2, 2007.

  1. Sandy Loam

    Sandy Loam Apprentice Gardener

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    I'm no expert on raptors, but I recently saw what I assumed to be a sparrowhawk doing exactly what it says on the tin: killing a sparrow. Actually, it was all over in a flash. There was a group of sparrows in a lavatera, a flurry of dispersing sparrows and a short distress call. I looked up to see a small hawk on the neighbour's chimney, happily
    in control of its dead prey.

    And no, surpringly enough, I don't have a photo of the sequence!

    Anyone else seen any raptor so close to central London?
     
  2. walnut

    walnut Gardener

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    We are plagued with them on our estate all the sparrows hide in our firethorn some are not quick enough, they take lots of blackbirds as well.
     
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