# Mr. Goshawk — Green Meadow Stories character guide

> Mr. Goshawk in Green Meadow Stories by Thornton W. Burgess.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** fierce old Mr. Goshawk, fierce Mr. Goshawk

**First appearance:** 0035-i-peter-rabbit-loses-his-appetite

## Who they are

A fierce hawk that preys on small animals.

## In the story

### [X: Peter Rabbit Almost Decides to Return Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/x-peter-rabbit-almost-decides-to-return-home)

Mentioned as a familiar enemy Peter expected to watch for in the Old Pasture, but not actually present in this chapter.

### [A Pleasant Surprise for Peter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xv-a-pleasant-surprise-for-peter)

Mentioned as a potential danger to Peter while he slept on the sunning-bank.

### [Tommy Tit Proves a Friend Indeed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xviii-tommy-tit-proves-a-friend-indeed)

Fierce hawk who is tricked by Old Jed Thumper into attacking Peter, but fails because Tommy Tit warns Peter.

### [What Blacky the Crow Saw](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_meadow_stories_se/chapters/xli-what-blacky-the-crow-saw)

Mr. Goshawk appears suddenly and steals the fat hen from the hollow stump, causing Blacky to fear for his own safety.

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