Sally Eva Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 currently eating a sparrow Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/239878-weve-got-a-small-hawk-in-the-garden-anyone-lost-one/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brulysses Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 if it's got jesses (straps) then it has escaped, otherwise it's probably a Sparrowhawk, there are a few in Dulwich. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/239878-weve-got-a-small-hawk-in-the-garden-anyone-lost-one/#findComment-1377254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Eva Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 I thought at first it had impediments on its feet that were stopping it flying away, but I think it was holding down a sparrow with some difficulty. It has now devoured the sparrow. Taken about 15 mins plus and still not finished. Sparrows are quite rare now in London (like starlings) but I feed them and have collected quite a lot. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/239878-weve-got-a-small-hawk-in-the-garden-anyone-lost-one/#findComment-1377260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheArtfulDogger Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 It's good to see sparrow Hawks (a blessing in disguise) as its a sign there is a good supply of small birds in the area, which in turn means the Eco system is thriving. Birds in my garden go dead still when one is circling above, quite fascinating to watch them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/239878-weve-got-a-small-hawk-in-the-garden-anyone-lost-one/#findComment-1377294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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