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.
Birds of the Fleet cruise on the Fleet Explorer
This link will open on the Dorset Wildlife Trust website.
Join us for a guided birdwatching boat trip on the Fleet Explorer, where we will point out some of the species of birds that call Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon home.
Barn owl
Despite being one of the countryside's most famous birds, many have never seen a barn owl. Find out where and when to see a barn owl hunting silently for their favourite food - field voles.
The 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 - Owls
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Join Faith and her team from Imperial Bird of Prey Academy and find out about their fascinating collection of owls.
Barn owl
The beautiful barn owl is, perhaps, our most-loved owl. With its distinctive heart-shaped face, pure white feathers, and ghostly silent flight, it's easy to identify. Look out for it flying…
Abberton birds of prey talk and flight evening
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Join Essex Wildlife Trust and Imperial Bird of Prey Academy for a talk about birds of prey on Friday 6 June 🦉
Where to see birds of prey
Find the best Wildlife Trusts nature reserves to go searching for raptors, flying solo or gathering in groups.
Birds of Prey and Microplastics - Nature Discovery Centre, Thurs 2 Oct
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Join our guest speaker, Rana Oztuk, to find out about how microplastics are effecting our birds of prey.
Celebrating 23 years of the Shropshire Barn Owl Group
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The Shropshire Barn Owl Group was formed in 2002 to try and stop further decline of the Barn Owl here in Shropshire.
Evening Cruise on the Fleet Explorer
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Join us for an evening cruise on the Fleet Explorer to discover the fascinating wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.