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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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.
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.
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…
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.
British birds of prey talk
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Alasdair Greenyer will give a talk on British birds of prey (with some live birds), giving an insight into the lives of these magnificent raptors.
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.
Thameside Birds of Prey Evening
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Join Faith and her team from Barleylands Bird of Prey Academy and find out about their fascinating collection of birds.
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 4 April 🦉
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 🦉
Talk: Birds of Prey in Lincolnshire & AGM
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Join members of Horncastle and Woodhall Spa Area Group for a talk on the birds of prey in Lincolnshire by Alan Ball.
Where to see birds of prey
Find the best Wildlife Trusts nature reserves to go searching for raptors, flying solo or gathering in groups.