Hawks & Eagles in Derbyshire
6 species matching this filter.
Derbyshire's diverse landscapes, from the rugged moorlands of the Peak District to its rolling farmland and wooded valleys, provide excellent habitat for six species of hawks and eagles. The county is home to resident Buzzards and Sparrowhawks, while scarcer visitors such as Hen Harrier and Western Marsh-harrier add excitement for birdwatchers throughout the year. Red Kites and Northern Goshawks can also be encountered, reflecting the ongoing recovery of these once-persecuted raptors across the English Midlands.
Buzzard
Buteo buteoLC
A common resident frequently seen soaring over farmland, woodland edges and Peak District valleys throughout the year.
Year-round
Hen Harrier
Circus cyaneusLC
A rare passage visitor to Peak District moorlands, occasionally seen in July and October over open upland terrain.
Jul–Oct
Northern Goshawk
Accipiter gentilisLC
A rare but increasing resident breeding in mature woodland, particularly in the larger forests of the Peak District.
Year-round
Red Kite
Milvus milvusLC
A rare but increasing resident, now seen soaring over farmland and valleys as the population slowly spreads northward.
Year-round
Sparrowhawk
Accipiter nisusLC
An uncommon but widespread resident, hunting small birds in woodlands, hedgerows and gardens throughout the county.
Year-round
Western Marsh-harrier
Circus aeruginosusLC
A rare resident increasingly seen quartering reedbeds and wetland margins at lowland sites across Derbyshire.
Year-round