To Catch A Sparrowhawk

To Catch A Sparrowhawk
Start	Watcher Elaira
End	Watcher Elaira
Level	70 (Requires 70)
Category	Druid
Reputation	Cenarion Expedition 150
Previous	[70] Eyes in the Sky
Next	[70] The Raven Stones

To Catch A Sparrowhawk
Level: 70 (Requires 70)
Watcher Elaira
Watcher Elaira
Rep: Cenarion Expedition 150

Wild Sparrowhawk

To Catch A Sparrowhawk is part of the Druid's Swift Flight Form quest chain.

Objectives

Use the  [Sparrowhawk Net] to capture a Wild Sparrowhawk and bring it to Watcher Elaira on the Twilight Ridge.

•  [Captive Sparrowhawk]
•  [Sparrowhawk Net] (provided)

Description

The wild sparrowhawks of Nagrand have the keenest sight of all the predatory birds here. But, because of their size, they've been pushed out of most areas by the larger windrocs.

Most of the sparrowhawks nest here, on the Twilight Ridge. If you can catch one, I'll train it to spot the pieces of your buried tablet.

It's going to be difficult, though. The sparrowhawks are very skittish and will flee at your approach. I'd suggest cornering one or prowling to get close enough to cast your net.

Rewards

Upon completion of this quest you will gain:

• +150 reputation with Cenarion Expedition

Progress

Did you catch one of the sparrowhawks?

Completion

Well done! I'm still in the process of getting the hawks to trust me, but I know enough about them to train this one for your needs.

Notes

The Sparrowhawks will sense danger and flee quickly whenever you come up near it. The best way to capture a Sparrowhawk is to use [Prowl] to sneak up on it. Use the net directly from your stealthed state and the bird will usually not have time to get out of range.

Other ways of capturing the sparrowhawk: Using [Hibernate] fails often, and will cause the sparrowhawk to flee. [Pounce] also fails often, and damages the bird at the same time, which is not terribly helpful. An alternative approach is to use [Soothe Animal] on a sparrowhawk. Once you've soothed it, you can get close enough to throw the net and catch it before it has a chance to run. This often works first time.

Upon completion of this quest, Watcher Elaira entices the Sparrowhawk close...

Watcher Elaira says: Come closer, young one. There's nothing to fear from me or <name>.

Captive Sparrowhawk cautiously approaches Watcher Elaira.

Watcher Elaira says: I'm going to train you to help <name> with a very important task. After that, I promise you'll be free to return home.

Watcher Elaira says: You will hear the call when you are needed. Fly east, to Skettis, and wait there for <name>'s signal.

Patch changes

• Patch 4.0.1 (2010-10-12): Removed.
  
• Patch 2.1.0 (2007-05-22): Added.
  

Progression

This is the full quest line for the Druid [Swift Flight Form].

1.   [70] Morthis Whisperwing
2.   [70] The Ward of Wakening
3.   [70] Waking the Sleeper
4.   [70] No Mere Dream
5.   [70] Return to Morthis Whisperwing
6.   [70] To the Evergrove
7.   [70] The Book of the Raven
8.   [70] Eyes in the Sky
9.   [70] To Catch A Sparrowhawk
10.   [70] The Raven Stones
11.   [70] The Eagle's Essence
12.   [70] The Falcon's Essence
13.   [70] The Hawk's Essence
14.   [70] Return to Cenarion Refuge
15.   [70] Chasing the Moonstone
16.   [70D] Vanquish the Raven God
17.   [70] Eternal Vigilance

External links

• Wowhead
• WoWDB