Unknown bird (no photo just sketch)

[Tursiops2]

Originally Posted by Dogghound

was an anchor shape like in the sketch.

Characteristic of a Peregrine
I think that's your best bet.
T2

[Perry Grin]

Originally Posted by Dogghound

No it was about 7:30ish this morning i was the only one there, anyone exercising a falcon would have scared the deer i was watching, this bird flew to the tree, the flew out of sight into the woods. I agree it was a type of falcon, maybe its my perception and it was just a very big kestrel just seemed bigger, and was an anchor shape like in the sketch.

Size and anchor shape suggests peregrine, long tail could point to sparrowhawk (female for size)??????

[widgeon0]

Possible Goshawk or female Sparrowhawk.

[tufftie]

What was the tip of its tail like and what was it doing with it in flight? Tempted by red kite maybe form the description rather than picture of tail..??

[Dogghound]

Originally Posted by tufftie

What was the tip of its tail like and what was it doing with it in flight? Tempted by red kite maybe form the description rather than picture of tail..??

It didnt have a forked tail. Peregrine never heard of them in this area but they are spreading arnt they? Goshawk and Sparrowhawk both present so both good possibilities.
Although peregrine shape.....Do either of the Hawks ever appear to have that shape and more pointed wings? Cheers

[ChrisJB]

Originally Posted by coasty

Interesting How big do you reckon,,, Looks very harrier ish to me,,,

Andy

I'm with you on this. Tail too long for Peregrine and too big for Merlin.

Regards, Chris

[paulchandler6]

Originally Posted by coasty

Interesting How big do you reckon,,, Looks very harrier ish to me,,,

Andy

Size, Long narrow wings and long tail are good for a harrier.

Paul

[Lincs Yellowbelly]

I'd definatly go for Kestrel, Shape of wings and lenght of tail is right. It's often difficult to judge sizes of birds, but the fact it sat at the top of a tree also indicates Kestrel to me as that is what you mainly see them doing

[tufftie]

Originally Posted by Dogghound

It didnt have a forked tail. Peregrine never heard of them in this area but they are spreading arnt they? Goshawk and Sparrowhawk both present so both good possibilities.
Although peregrine shape.....Do either of the Hawks ever appear to have that shape and more pointed wings? Cheers

Ah, just i've seen them on trees like that! I'll go with a harrier in that case

[sometimes]

I'd guess Sparrowhawk/Goshawk.

As you rightly note, flying against a strong wind will 'edit' the normal wing shape somewhat