In rapture over raptors
We take a look at the UK’s brilliant variety of British birds of prey
We take a look at the UK’s brilliant variety of British birds of prey
The UK’s birds of prey, otherwise known as raptors, come in many guises, from the pocket-sized little owl to the majestic white-tailed eagle. They have sharp talons, hooked beaks, and an acute sense of hearing and eyesight in common, which ensures they are fearsome predators as they dive from the sky to catch their food with their feet. Here are just a few to look out for. Kestrel Having mastered the art of hovering in the sky in one spot, kestrels will wait patiently for their meal to move befo...