‘Pia’ Size: Length 48-62cm (19-24ins) Wingspan 135-165cm (53-65ins) Status: Very rare in Britain. Widespread elsewhere. (Europe). Habitat: Forests, both deciduous and coniferous. Reproduction: 3-4 eggs. April to July. 35-38 day incubation. Diet: Any woodland bird or mammal.

Raptor Facts

The largest true hawk, the Goshawk is a ruthless hunter even ambushing animals the size of Hares. Its name is derived from the word Goose-hawk. Once common in Britain, through persecution it was wiped out by 1947. Today’s population is from released birds. Goshawks can detect 4 ½ times more movement in their vision than a human. This makes them very highly strung but is ideal for woodland hunting.