Birds of prey
Few birds inspire awe as often as birds of prey, those athletic aerial predators that rule the roost when it comes to the food chain.
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Identify birds of prey
The UK is home to a variety of birds of prey - predatory birds equipped with sharp talons and hooked bills. This page will help you identify common birds of prey as well as some rarer species.
Species recovery projects
The Wildlife Trusts are working to help species pushed close to extinction and to reintroduce missing keystone species.
Abberton Birds of Prey Evening
This link will open on the Essex Wildlife Trust website.
Join Essex Wildlife Trust & Barleylands Birds of Prey for a talk at Abberton Discovery Centre.
Naze Birds of Prey Evening
This link will open on the Essex Wildlife Trust website.
Join Faith and her team from Imperial Bird of Prey Academy and find out about their fascinating collection of birds.
Naze Birds of Prey Evening
This link will open on the Essex Wildlife Trust website.
Join Faith and her team from Imperial Bird of Prey Academy and find out about their fascinating collection of birds.
Naze Birds of Prey Evening
This link will open on the Essex Wildlife Trust website.
Join Faith and her team from Imperial Bird of Prey Academy and find out about their fascinating collection of birds.
Wildlife Walk: Wetland Birds
This link will open on the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust website.
Join our expert guides to discover the unique birds species that call this wonder wetland home.
Wildlife Walk: Wetland Birds
This link will open on the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust website.
Join our expert guides to discover the unique birds species that call this wonder wetland home.
Wildlife Walk: Wetland Birds
This link will open on the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust website.
Join our expert guides to discover the unique birds species that call this wonder wetland home.
Where to see birds of prey
Find the best Wildlife Trusts nature reserves to go searching for raptors, flying solo or gathering in groups.
Forgotten species
We’re shining a spotlight on some species that are often overlooked.