Collared sparrowhawk chicks at ANBG

[Alison <>]

Hi Philip,

 

I have been watching these birds since October and had the identification verified on Canberra Nature Map.

 

Here is a clearer photo of the adult. I  also met a number of birdos/photographers who all referred to this nest as a Sparrowhawk. There was also a Fantail Cuckoo near the Sparrowhawks.

 

See the attached map for the locations.

 

Alison

 

 

From: Philip Veerman [
Sent: Saturday, 6 January 2018 11:02 AM
To: 'Alison'
Subject: RE: [canberrabirds] Collared sparrowhawk chicks at ANBG

 

Hello Alison,

 

That is interesting. To have them nesting in a Eucalypt, that is not typical. I believe, normally they use conifers or similar. I assume you are sure of the identification. I can’t tell either way just from this photo. Another curious thing is how close is this nest to the Goshawk nest?

 

Philip

 

From: Alison
Sent: Saturday, 6 January, 2018 10:24 AM
To:
Subject: [canberrabirds] Collared sparrowhawk chicks at ANBG

 

I had been watching the Collared Sparrowhawks visiting a nest at the Botanic Gardens back in October but there didn’t seem to be any chicks.  They now have four chicks in the nest.

 

Alison Milton

 

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