Tag: Nature Sounds
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What is the worlds largest Owl?
Biggest Owl in the world? Well scientists can’t quite settle on one answer, so it comes down to two different species. First is the Blakiston’s Fish Owl, native to the colder regions of South East Asia, the species is sadly in low number and dependent on conservation strategies in the wild. But much closer to…
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What bird of prey hovers?
Famously once referred to as the ‘Roadside Raptor’, this incredible native bird of prey can often be spotted hovering perfectly stationary just a few meters above the roadside, in search of prey hidden amongst the grassy verges.The truth is, many of our British birds of prey and owls hover – Buzzards have been known to…
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Spring has sprung for our Barn Owlets!
Spring is turning to summer and the sun is finally starting to shine for 2024. This is good news for our Nest Box conservation programme, in particular this lovely family of Barn Owlets! Did you know that 100% of the proceeds from your visit support our work in conservation? Our Nest Box and Land Manager…
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What sounds do birds of prey make?
Hoot, screech, whistle, kekk, scream, hiss and more. Raptors make a huge number of different vocalisations – some species making over 40 or 50 different sounds. Here at The Bird of Prey Project you can be immersed in sound from our resident birds who love to welcome you with a noise or two… What do…