November 12, 2008

SPARROWHAWK

Male Sparrowhawk, ilford Garden, June 28th 2010 - MCondon

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Sparrowhawk: Resident Breeding

Sparrowhawks can be seen flying over any inch of the borough, but are more commonly seen in Wanstead Park, Bush Wood, Claybury Park and Hainault Forest. At least 5 pairs breed in the borough, but the number is probably at least double that.

2010 Sightings: 32 birds present

  • Bush Wood: 1 (recorded on 3 dates)
  • Claybury Park: 2 (recorded on 12 dates)
  • Fairlop Gravel Works: 2 (recorded on 13 dates)
  • Fairlop Waters: 2 (recorded on 9 dates)
  • Five Oaks Lane Scrubland: 2 (recorded on 8 dates)
  • Hainault Farm: 2 (recorded on 2 dates)
  • Hainault Forest C: 2 (recorded on 6 dates)
  • Hatch Forest: 2 (recorded on 2 dates)
  • Knighton Woods: 1 female (recorded once)
  • Roding Valley Park, South Woodford: 3 (recorded on 26 dates) (breeding confirmed)
  • Roding Valley Park, Woodford Bridge: 1 (recorded on 13 dates)
  • South Park: 3 (recorded on 7 dates) (breeding confirmed)
  • Valentines Park/Gants Hill: 3 (recorded on 52 dates (breeding confirmed)
  • Wanstead Flats: 5 (recorded on 103 dates)
  • Wanstead Park: 3 (recorded on 45 dates) (breeding confirmed)
  • Urban Flyovers: 8 other occasions

2009 Sightings: 28 birds present

  • Bush Wood: 2 (recorded on 3 dates)
  • Claybury Park: 2 (recorded on 19 dates)
  • Eagle Pond: 1 male (recorded once)
  • Fairlop Gravel Works: 2 (recorded on 2 dates)
  • Fairlop Waters: 2 (recorded on 18 dates)
  • Hainault Forest: 5 (recorded on 3 dates)
  • Hatch Forest: 1 (recorded once)
  • Knighton Woods: 1 (recorded once)
  • Roding Valley Park, South Woodford: 1 (recorded on 6 dates)
  • Roding Valley Park, Woodford Bridge: 2 (recorded on 10 dates)
  • South Park: 1 (recorded on 5 dates)
  • Valentines Park/Gants Hill: 3 (recorded on 27 dates) (breeding confirmed)
  • Wanstead Flats: 2 (recorded on 13 dates)
  • Wanstead Park: 3 (recorded on 16 dates)
  • Urban Flyovers: 6 other sightings

Historical Information:

  • In 2003 the late Mike Dennis reported that there were 4 breeding pairs in Hainault Forest

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