Like all hawks, the often-secretive sparrowhawk is capable of bursts of high speed in flight. At the same time it is capable of great manoeuvrability. Both when circling or flying fast and low beating along hedgerows (continually skimming from one side to the other) flight is a series of quick flaps interspersed with glides. The large tail enables it to twist and turn effortlessly in and out of cover. Most prey is taken in flight along regular routes although the hunter not infrequently surprises victims on the ground or about to take off.

The places that you may see the hawks are: the Hatila Valley National Park (Artvin), Suluklu Gol (Lake) Natural Protection Area (Bolu), Demircionu Natural Protection Area (Duzce), Akgol (Whitelake) Natural Protection Area (Konya), Kavakli Natural Protection Area (Zonguldak), Citdere Natural Protection Area (Zonguldak), Ballikayalar Natural Park (Kocaeli)