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The odd Hawk would be nice! (1 Viewer)
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RecoveringScot
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Free said:
You'll get them eventually if you have any woodland nearby. What kind of terrain is it?
Talon 1
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Hi phil, Its quite treeless really and the farm is a pick your own farm.This allows for a lack of Magpies and crows i think. But the land out the back is countryside with a trout lake about a mile into it. Its a very old Farm ,400 years to be precise and its one of these that has old machinary just lying around rusting since the 50's . There are few hedges apart from mine at the back.
So your answer is really Flat Farm land with little trees.
So your answer is really Flat Farm land with little trees.
RecoveringScot
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Free said:
Yep, both Buzzard and Sparrowhawk thrive in mixed field and woodland environments, and Sparrowhawk also in towns with plentiful parkland or woodland edge. Sounds like you just ain't got enough trees to maintain a good population. Still not impossible for a Sparrowhawk to come idling by, but Buzzard are definitely bound to woodland, except in mountainous areas, as they require concealed or high nesting sites.
Mickymouse
Ubuntu Linux user
I have had visits by Sparrowhawks, twice it took something from the hedge and one time it sat on the shed roof for a short while, the point is they don't stay very long and it's just pot luck if you are looking out at the right time, chances are you have had them already.
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