Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)

STATUS AT LONGHAM LAKES

Breeds locally and visits the site regularly throughout the year.
First record: 1 on 5th May 2002.

Higher counts:

1. 3 separate birds seen on 13th September 2006.
2. 4 separate birds seen on 26th September 2011.

Ringing:
2011: 1 juvenile on 29th August (below).
None since.

Sparrowhawk (RH Peart)

Sparrowhawk, Longham Lakes, Aug 29 2011 (Roger Peart)

 

Sparrowhawk (RH Peart)

Sparrowhawk, Longham Lakes, Aug 29 2011 (Roger Peart)