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.
Talk: Owls & birds of prey rescue
This link will open on the Suffolk Wildlife Trust website.
Stephanie Callister-Jarrold of Owls & Birds of Prey Rescue, Essex & Suffolk, will share her experiences
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.
Birds of prey working with nature
This link will open on the Essex Wildlife Trust website.
Meet birds of prey up close with falconers Andrea Keyland and Angela McCabe, and discover how they help control pests.
Where to see birds of prey
Find the best Wildlife Trusts nature reserves to go searching for raptors, flying solo or gathering in groups.
Evening Cruise on the Fleet Explorer
This link will open on the Dorset Wildlife Trust website.
Join us for an evening cruise on the Fleet Explorer to discover the fascinating wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.
Bird of Prey Quiz
Take on our bird of prey quiz and find out how much you know
Blashford Lakes: Autumn Wildlife Explorers
This link will open on the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust website.
Join us for a morning of autumn wildlife exploration at Blashford Lakes!
Baby birds
Parents will not abandon baby birds after they have been touched by humans, but whether you found a baby bird in your garden, or your cat brought one home as a gift, it is important to think before rushing in to help. Make sure you ask yourself "should I try to help this baby bird?", and that you are properly prepared to do so.
Identify garden birds
Can you spot Britain's top ten garden birds in your garden? Find out how to identify common garden birds and how you can attract birds to your garden.
A history of birds and place
We can learn about nature in the most unexpected ways. Even the names of places offer us an opportunity to learn, not only about the wildlife on our doorstep, but local history too. Author,…