Author: Naomi Johns
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Fun facts about Little Owls!
Little Owls are the smallest species of Owl you may see living in the UK – they’re often seen perched on fence posts, or hopping in between branches of old oak or ash trees – but how much do you really know about these adorable owls? Little Owls are one of the species monitored by…
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Fun facts about Long Eared Owls!
Long Eared Owls are one of our more elusive owl species in the South West of England – and are remarkably well camouflaged into thin air! These owls have long thin wings, enabling them to fly slowly over long grass in search of small mammal prey. They are often semi-migratory, travelling in search of the…
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Become a Bird of Prey Project Member!
Become a part of The Bird of Prey Project family by joining us as a member – and support our mission to restore habitats, conserve birds of prey and make wildlife education accessible. Join here today! What are you supporting? By joining The Project as a member, you’ll be helping us fund a future for…
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Fun facts about Common Buzzards!
Famous for their iconic broad wings soaring above, these stunning birds can soar thousands of feet above ground on a warm day. Buzzards are our most populous bird of prey in the UK, and are famous faces in a variety of different habitats. Wild adults can live an excess of thirty years! They’ve been known…
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Christmas Gifts for The Birds appeal
Give a Gift to the birds this year! From a new enrichment toy, to a home upgrade or a tasty Christmas snack! By donating to Christmas Gifts for the birds, you will be automatically entered into a draw to win a group fly-a-bird experience! This December, we’d love to treat the resident birds at the…
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Christmas Gift Ideas!
Looking for the perfect gift this year? Why not give the gift of experience this Christmas. Bird of Prey Project gift vouchers are 20% off until the 29th of November – from day tickets, to group experiences or private Hawk Walks and Owl Encounters, there is something for everyone! View and buy Gift Vouchers here…
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Fun facts about Kestrels!
The Common Kestrel, or European Kestrel is one of our Amber listed species for conservation concern in the UK, and one of the species that The Project is working hard to protect, conserve and recover through some of our wildlife projects – you can read more about this work here. But – what is there…