Goshawk - Accipiter Gentilis

Juvenile


Known as the phantom of the forest, goshawks can fly through the trees at up to 40km per hour as they hunt birds and small mammals.

Statistics
Length: 49-56cm (male). 58-64cm (female)
Wingspan: 90-105cm (male), 108-120cm (female)
Weight: 850g (male), 1.5kg (female)
Average lifespan: 7 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 4: the Red List for Birds (2015). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.
When to see
January to December

This powerful bird of prey was persecuted to extinction in the UK in the late 19th century, but escaped and deliberately released falconry birds launched a population recovery in the late 1960s. Nesting in forests and large woods, they are most easily seen in late winter and spring, when pairs perform spectacular aerial displays over their woodland territories.

The goshawk is similar to the sparrowhawk, but much larger. In flight they appear powerful, with broad wings and a long, rounded tail (more square-cut in sparrowhawk). Up-close they show thick legs and a white line above each orange-red eye. Females, the size of a Buzzard, have slate-grey upperparts and whitish underparts barred grey, whilst males are smaller, with blue-grey upperparts. Juvenile birds have striped rather than barred underparts.
Distribution
Found across the UK but often localised. Population strongholds in Wales, northern England, the New Forest and southern and eastern Scotland.

Did you know?
Although we consider goshawks to be birds of the forest, in other parts of Europe they can be found in urban settings, perching on street lights and catching Feral Pigeons.

Tags:   Goshawk Hawk Hawks Raptor Raptors Birds of Prey Hunters Avian Animal Animals Birds. Bird Bird Photography Countryside Farmland Forest Forestry Forests Trees Wildlife. Wildbirds Woodlands Woodland Woods Wildlife Photography Jeff Lack Photography Nature Nature Photography Nikon Ornithology

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Goshawk - Accipiter Gentilis

Juvenile


Known as the phantom of the forest, goshawks can fly through the trees at up to 40km per hour as they hunt birds and small mammals.

Statistics
Length: 49-56cm (male). 58-64cm (female)
Wingspan: 90-105cm (male), 108-120cm (female)
Weight: 850g (male), 1.5kg (female)
Average lifespan: 7 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 4: the Red List for Birds (2015). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.
When to see
January to December

This powerful bird of prey was persecuted to extinction in the UK in the late 19th century, but escaped and deliberately released falconry birds launched a population recovery in the late 1960s. Nesting in forests and large woods, they are most easily seen in late winter and spring, when pairs perform spectacular aerial displays over their woodland territories.

The goshawk is similar to the sparrowhawk, but much larger. In flight they appear powerful, with broad wings and a long, rounded tail (more square-cut in sparrowhawk). Up-close they show thick legs and a white line above each orange-red eye. Females, the size of a Buzzard, have slate-grey upperparts and whitish underparts barred grey, whilst males are smaller, with blue-grey upperparts. Juvenile birds have striped rather than barred underparts.
Distribution
Found across the UK but often localised. Population strongholds in Wales, northern England, the New Forest and southern and eastern Scotland.

Did you know?
Although we consider goshawks to be birds of the forest, in other parts of Europe they can be found in urban settings, perching on street lights and catching Feral Pigeons.

Tags:   Goshawk Goshawks Hawk Hawks Raptors Birds of Prey Birds. Bird Bird Photography Avian Animal Animals Countryside Trees Farmland Forest Forestry Forests Wildlife. Wildbirds Wildlife Photography Woodlands Woods Woodland Hunters Jeff Lack Photography Nature Nature Photography Nikon Ornithology

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Goshawk - Accipiter Gentilis

Juvenile


Known as the phantom of the forest, goshawks can fly through the trees at up to 40km per hour as they hunt birds and small mammals.

Statistics
Length: 49-56cm (male). 58-64cm (female)
Wingspan: 90-105cm (male), 108-120cm (female)
Weight: 850g (male), 1.5kg (female)
Average lifespan: 7 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 4: the Red List for Birds (2015). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.
When to see
January to December

This powerful bird of prey was persecuted to extinction in the UK in the late 19th century, but escaped and deliberately released falconry birds launched a population recovery in the late 1960s. Nesting in forests and large woods, they are most easily seen in late winter and spring, when pairs perform spectacular aerial displays over their woodland territories.

The goshawk is similar to the sparrowhawk, but much larger. In flight they appear powerful, with broad wings and a long, rounded tail (more square-cut in sparrowhawk). Up-close they show thick legs and a white line above each orange-red eye. Females, the size of a Buzzard, have slate-grey upperparts and whitish underparts barred grey, whilst males are smaller, with blue-grey upperparts. Juvenile birds have striped rather than barred underparts.
Distribution
Found across the UK but often localised. Population strongholds in Wales, northern England, the New Forest and southern and eastern Scotland.

Did you know?
Although we consider goshawks to be birds of the forest, in other parts of Europe they can be found in urban settings, perching on street lights and catching Feral Pigeons.

Tags:   Goshawk Hawk Hawks Avian Animal Animals Birds. Bird Bird Photography Birds of Prey Raptors Forest Forestry Forests Trees Countryside Wildlife. Wildbirds Woodlands Woodland Woods Wildlife Photography Jeff Lack Photography Hunters Nature Nature Photography Nikon Ornithology

© All Rights Reserved

Goshawk - Accipiter Gentilis

Juvenile


Known as the phantom of the forest, goshawks can fly through the trees at up to 40km per hour as they hunt birds and small mammals.

Statistics
Length: 49-56cm (male). 58-64cm (female)
Wingspan: 90-105cm (male), 108-120cm (female)
Weight: 850g (male), 1.5kg (female)
Average lifespan: 7 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 4: the Red List for Birds (2015). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.
When to see
January to December

This powerful bird of prey was persecuted to extinction in the UK in the late 19th century, but escaped and deliberately released falconry birds launched a population recovery in the late 1960s. Nesting in forests and large woods, they are most easily seen in late winter and spring, when pairs perform spectacular aerial displays over their woodland territories.

The goshawk is similar to the sparrowhawk, but much larger. In flight they appear powerful, with broad wings and a long, rounded tail (more square-cut in sparrowhawk). Up-close they show thick legs and a white line above each orange-red eye. Females, the size of a Buzzard, have slate-grey upperparts and whitish underparts barred grey, whilst males are smaller, with blue-grey upperparts. Juvenile birds have striped rather than barred underparts.
Distribution
Found across the UK but often localised. Population strongholds in Wales, northern England, the New Forest and southern and eastern Scotland.

Did you know?
Although we consider goshawks to be birds of the forest, in other parts of Europe they can be found in urban settings, perching on street lights and catching Feral Pigeons.

Tags:   Goshawk Avian Animal Animals Birds. Bird Bird Photography Hawk Hawks Birds of Prey Raptors Forest Forestry Forests Wildlife. Wildbirds Woodlands Woodland Woods Wildlife Photography Hunters Nature Nature Photography Nikon Ornithology Jeff Lack Photography

© All Rights Reserved

Goshawk - Accipiter Gentilis

Juvenile


Known as the phantom of the forest, goshawks can fly through the trees at up to 40km per hour as they hunt birds and small mammals.

Statistics
Length: 49-56cm (male). 58-64cm (female)
Wingspan: 90-105cm (male), 108-120cm (female)
Weight: 850g (male), 1.5kg (female)
Average lifespan: 7 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 4: the Red List for Birds (2015). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.
When to see
January to December

This powerful bird of prey was persecuted to extinction in the UK in the late 19th century, but escaped and deliberately released falconry birds launched a population recovery in the late 1960s. Nesting in forests and large woods, they are most easily seen in late winter and spring, when pairs perform spectacular aerial displays over their woodland territories.

The goshawk is similar to the sparrowhawk, but much larger. In flight they appear powerful, with broad wings and a long, rounded tail (more square-cut in sparrowhawk). Up-close they show thick legs and a white line above each orange-red eye. Females, the size of a Buzzard, have slate-grey upperparts and whitish underparts barred grey, whilst males are smaller, with blue-grey upperparts. Juvenile birds have striped rather than barred underparts.
Distribution
Found across the UK but often localised. Population strongholds in Wales, northern England, the New Forest and southern and eastern Scotland.

Did you know?
Although we consider goshawks to be birds of the forest, in other parts of Europe they can be found in urban settings, perching on street lights and catching Feral Pigeons.

Tags:   Goshawk Hawk Hawks Raptors Birds of Prey Birds. Bird Bird Photography Avian Animal Animals Countryside Wildlife. Wildbirds Wildlife Photography Woodlands Woodland Woods Forest Forestry Forests Trees Hunters Nature Nature Photography Nikon Ornithology Jeff Lack Photography

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