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Species

Buzzard

Listen out for the cat-like, 'kee-yaa' calls of the buzzard as it soars high over farmland and woodland. Once suffering from severe persecution and pesticide poisoning, it has made a…

Species

Honey buzzard

Rare summer visitors, honey buzzards breed in open woodland where they feed on the nests and larvae of bees and wasps.

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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.
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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.

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Birds of prey working with nature

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Meet birds of prey up close with falconers Andrea Keyland and Angela McCabe, and discover how they help control pests.

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Where to see birds of prey

Find the best Wildlife Trusts nature reserves to go searching for raptors, flying solo or gathering in groups.