Raptor variety's in staffs what n where? (1 Viewer)

[wingedwarrior]

Hi all..

I wonder if you could all post details of any raptors you have seen and where in staffs as I think it would be interestesting to see the diversity available to us.

 

[wolfbirder]

Buzzard, kestrel, sparrowhawk all routinely seen.

Peregrine and kestrel can be seen year round using tall buildings. Goshawk Forest of Dean from New Fancy especially Feb-April.

Hobby are summer visitors near reservoirs especially and Merlin may be seen with luck up on Staffs Moors. Occasional wintering Hen Harrier at Swallow Moss.

Anything else can be seen on passage with luck such as Osprey, Marsh Harrier.

Hope that helps

 

[wingedwarrior]

Cheers wolfbirder, brilliant, love my birds of prey so any more replies welcome.😀

 

[The Moore-hen]

Reminder: Please be careful about any postings giving specific details of the whereabouts of raptors, particularly during the breeding season...Nothing on here of concern yet...

 

[Phil Andrews]

Nothing on here of concern yet...

The Forest of Dean being in Staffs was quite concerning!

 

[The Moore-hen]

The Forest of Dean being in Staffs was quite concerning!

It was great news for me...gave me the chance to finally add Two-barred Crossbill to my Staffs List...

 

[wolfbirder]

The Forest of Dean being in Staffs was quite concerning!

Absolutely Phil, not sure quite what I was thinking there.

Still, within the midlands, though not what OP was asking exactly.

 

[wolfbirder]

The Forest of Dean being in Staffs was quite concerning!

Absolutely Phil, not sure quite what I was thinking there. Think I was getting confused with Wyre Forest, though I know that is Worcestershire mainly if not all as well.:smoke:

Still, within the midlands, though not what OP was asking exactly.

Maybe see Gos over Cannock Chase (Beaudesert) though I have never seen a Gos there.