Hi from Hampshire

otterlou · #1 (**permalink**) 18-08-2007, 11:13 AM

Hi all, I`m Lou from Hampshire, keen about Wildlife, and nature.
A few days ago, think had a Sparrow Hawk, swoop on a pigeon, as there was hundreds of feathers scattered all around the garden, hope he doesn`t make a habit of that,

also have some baby froggies in my pond.

goosey · #2 (**permalink**) 18-08-2007, 11:18 AM

Hi Lou, that must be one of the down sides of haveing Sparow Hawks around, even if they are magnificent birds, I would be so upset to see it happen to one of our birds. Welcome to you and your frogs - enjoy the site

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Deer Stalker · #3 (**permalink**) 18-08-2007, 11:20 AM

Hi Lou, from another one from Hants.

Lucky you having a Sparrowhawk in your garden.

Pete Collins · #4 (**permalink**) 18-08-2007, 12:05 PM

Hi Lou,

Welcome to WAB! I'm sure you'll soon find it's a very friendly, informative and addictive site!

clover green · #5 (**permalink**) 18-08-2007, 12:14 PM

Hi Lou, welcome to WAB, the best wildlife forum around! Enjoy!

jdurbo · #6 (**permalink**) 18-08-2007, 12:47 PM

Hello lou!
A big hi from me!

jen xxx

otterlou · #7 (**permalink**) 18-08-2007, 01:41 PM

Thanks for all your kind welcomes.

I wish had been able to capture the Hawk on camera or something, will be keeping watch from now on.

Cazzie · #8 (**permalink**) 18-08-2007, 04:19 PM

Hi and welcome from me too!

You can't knock sparrowhawks, they're just eating to live! You got baby froggies?!?.... gimme some, I've just made a new pond and could do with some new inhabitants lol!

Enjoy the site, it's great!!!!

buzfuz8149 · #9 (**permalink**) 18-08-2007, 05:17 PM

Hi Lou,

A warm welcome to WAB, looking forward to your posts.

Carol.

naturelover · #10 (**permalink**) 18-08-2007, 06:53 PM

hi lou welcome and enjoy.

cresshead101 · #11 (**permalink**) 18-08-2007, 08:39 PM

hi,seen ya around already,you're definately keen!welcome,and i really love you're name!have a great time!

GME · #12 (**permalink**) 21-08-2007, 07:14 PM

Hi Lou,

Welcome to WAB

Billy Wobble Dagger · #13 (**permalink**) 22-08-2007, 08:12 AM

Morning and welcome
Enjoy the site

BWD

Jez · #14 (**permalink**) 22-08-2007, 08:44 AM

Hi Otterlou how do & welcome to WAB you will have a lot of fun here!

ChasCreek · #15 (**permalink**) 22-08-2007, 04:27 PM

Hi Lou,

and welcome to the forum.

We also have had a Sparrow Hawk frequenting our garden of late. I must admit to having mixed feelings on it, as in one way I feel a bit guilty for creating an artificially ideal hunting ground with having so many feeders attracting the 'little' birds in one place. But on the other hand it is rather exciting to have the Sparrow Hawk around and that bit of spice it adds to the nature in the garden.