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Birds of Prey in Harringay

There have been a growing number of sightings of the sparrowhawk (left) and kestrel (right) in Harringay                                                                                                                                                                                   Photos: BBC & RSPB

I've picked up on a local online conversation about a growing number of sightings of small birds of prey in Harringay. 

Has anyone else seen a kestrel or sparrowhawk in the hood? Better still any Harringay birds of prey pictures?

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Permalink Reply by Chris Parker on October 7, 2018 at 12:13

Just seen a sparrow hawk in garden in Nelson Road. A welcome visitor if it would rid us of the pigeons that crowd out the smaller birds on our feeders. 

Permalink Reply by Friends of Railway Fields on March 8, 2013 at 10:15

Hi Hugh

A sparrowhawk was seen at Railway Fields a few weeks ago. One of us heard a great noise of other birds in panic, which which drew our attention. A group of crows saw him off. Beautiful pic, thank you.
Mary (Friend of Railway Fields and also working for TCV here)

Permalink Reply by Stephen Middleton on March 8, 2013 at 11:46

If you are interested in Birds. The Urban Birder, David Lindo who has been on the idiot box is giving talk Tuesday week. Info on http://www.harringayonline.com/events/urban-birder-s-talk-friends-o...

Permalink Reply by HarringayBirder on March 8, 2013 at 11:51
Thanks Stephen

I plan to be there!

HB
Permalink Reply by Stephen Middleton on March 8, 2013 at 12:01

We will be limiting tickets to 40 so don't leave it too long book!

Permalink Reply by Pat Devereaux on March 8, 2013 at 21:37
I've also seen Kestrels in Alexandra Park and last year I thought I saw a Kestrel in Downhills Park but am not certain.
Ronald EvansPermalink Reply by Ronald Evans on March 15, 2013 at 14:50

 I thought there were some more in the Town Hall

Permalink Reply by Tim on March 19, 2013 at 0:50

Yes, over the years have certainly seen a kestrel occasionally patrol over the southern part of the Ladder. Nothing bigger than that so far, personally, though will now keep eyes open all the more.

Permalink Reply by EMC2 on March 22, 2013 at 10:21

This chap was casting his beady eye around my garden in Malvern Road this morning... The other birds were not happy, took a lot of banging of the window before he flew off...

Permalink Reply by matt on March 22, 2013 at 11:50

Spotted! Is that a sparrow hawk Eugene? Saw a sparrow's nest this week - first time in many years. They're slowly making a comeback.

Permalink Reply by EMC2 on March 22, 2013 at 14:46

Looks like a sparrowhawk to me but I'm no expert. There was one small flock of sparrows around here for years but they disappeared last year. The relentless concreting of front gardens has removed much of the shrubbery they socialised in and the wood pigeons hoover up what food there is...

Permalink Reply by Pat Devereaux on October 7, 2018 at 12:17

I've seen Kestrels in Alexandra palace grounds but never seen a Sparrow Hawk. How wonderful!

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