Hawks & Eagles in Nottinghamshire
6 species matching this filter.
Nottinghamshire is home to 6 recorded species of hawks and eagles, thriving across the county's diverse mix of ancient woodlands, farmland, and river valleys. The Buzzard and Sparrowhawk are widespread residents, while rarer visitors such as the European Honey-buzzard and Western Marsh-harrier add excitement for keen birdwatchers. Sherwood Forest and the Idle Valley are particularly rewarding habitats for spotting these impressive raptors.
Buzzard
Buteo buteoLC
A common resident, frequently seen soaring over farmland and woodland. Has increased dramatically across the county since the 1990s.
Year-round
European Honey-buzzard
Pernis apivorusLC
A rare and secretive summer breeder in mature woodland, particularly around Sherwood Forest, present from May to August.
May–Aug
Northern Goshawk
Accipiter gentilisLC
A rare breeding raptor centred on large woodland blocks such as Sherwood Forest. Secretive but increasingly established.
Feb–Aug
Red Kite
Milvus milvusLC
Once persecuted to near-extinction, now slowly recolonising. Seen year-round soaring over farmland and woodland edges.
Year-round
Sparrowhawk
Accipiter nisusLC
A secretive resident of woodlands and suburban gardens, often detected by panicked songbird alarm calls. Hunts along hedgerows and garden bird feeders year-round.
Year-round
Western Marsh-harrier
Circus aeruginosusLC
A rare but increasing resident, breeding at wetland reserves such as Attenborough and Idle Valley with their extensive reedbeds.
Year-round