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.
Abberton Birds of Prey Evening
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Join Essex wildlife trust & Barleylands Birds of Prey for a talk at Abberton Discovery Centre.
Naze Birds of Prey Evening
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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.
Hanningfield Birds of Prey Walking Safari
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For all levels of experience! Explore the fascinating world of Birds of Prey.
White-tailed eagle
The huge white-tailed eagle is our largest bird of prey. After being persecuted to extinction in the UK, it has been successfully reintroduced in Scotland and, more recently, to the Isle of Wight…
White-tailed bumblebee
Living up to its name, the white-tailed bumblebee is black-and-yellow bee with a bright white 'tail'. A social bumble bee, it can be found nesting in gardens and woods, and on farmland…
Where to see birds of prey
Find the best Wildlife Trusts nature reserves to go searching for raptors, flying solo or gathering in groups.
Small white
The small white is a common garden visitor. It is smaller than the similar large white, and has less black on its wingtips.
Ingrebourne birds of prey flight and talk show
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Barleylands Farm Park bring their informative and fun show to Ingrebourne.