Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Accipiter nisus
UK Birds of Conservation Concern: Amber
Wingspan
60-80 cm
Sightings Logged
1
Legal Protection
Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981
Species Overview
An agile woodland hunter that has adapted exceptionally well to suburban gardens, ambushing small songbirds with sudden bursts of speed over hedges and fences.
Field Identification & Silhouette
Short, broad, rounded wings and a long, square-ended barred tail; males have slate-grey backs and rust-barred chests; larger females are brown-grey above with white bars beneath.
Recent Observations
| Date & Time | Activity | Count | Coordinates | Field Notes | Observer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026, 19:18 | 1 | 50.93, -1.31 | — | Nick Harding |
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