A Sparrowhawk is visiting my garden. Should I be concerned?

Sparrowhawks are Ireland’s most common bird of prey and are frequently observed in both urban and rural gardens, where they sometimes attempt to catch a small garden birds for dinner! Although it might be unpleasant for the smaller garden birds, it is nature and having a diverse range of species is a good sign of the environmental health of your area. Studies show that they do not have any impact on population numbers of garden birds.

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