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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

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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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Hobby

Look out for the swift-like shape of the hobby as it darts over heathlands and wetlands in summer. They are keen hunters, chasing and catching fast-flying dragonflies and small birds on the wing…

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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.
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Where to see a hobby

The Eurasian hobby returns to the UK in the spring after a tropical winter in Africa. Find out where you can see these acrobatic fliers pluck dragonflies and small birds out of the sky at terrific speeds.