Sparrowhawk

The Sparrowhawk is a common bird of the woodlands around the reservoir. The records below are taken from various Bird reports & have been greatly reduced to save space. This species is seen every year.

No records prior to 1964.

1964 - Bred.

1966 - 1969 - Probably bred. (Bred nearby in 1968).

1970 - Recorded.

1971 - Recorded.

1972 - bred successfully.

1973 - Probably bred in reservoir area.

1980 - Present.

1981 - Present.

1983 - Present.

1984 - Bred with 4 young.

1986 - Present.

1994 - Seen over several dates.

1995 - Present .

1996 - Seen over several dates.

1997 - 2 birds regularly seen.

1998 - Regularly seen.

13/05/99 - Pair bred, seen feeding young on this date, nearby at Paintmoor plantation.

02/08/00 - Pair seen passing prey in the air on this date and again on 08/08. Max 3 birds seen together.

12/07/01 - Pair seen

2002 - Singles recorded

2003 - Singles recorded

2004 - Singles recorded

2005 - Maximum 3 birds together in August

2006 - Maximum 3 birds in October

2007 - Maximum 3 birds in December