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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 Barn Owls!
Barn Owls are one of five native species of owl in the UK – but what more is there to know about this stunning species? Barn Owls predominantly hunt between dusk and dawn, slowly quartering fields in search of their favoured prey item – the short tailed field vole. These silent predators have notable facial…
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Bird of Prey Flying experience – ‘unforgettable’
One hour, one hawk, and you. Oh, and one of The Bird of Prey Project team guiding you through the unforgettable experience of flying a trained Harris Hawk through the open sky, and giving you an insight into the lives of these amazing birds in the wild. The Bird of Prey Project is a registered…
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How do Owls hunt in the dark?
Owls have some pretty specialised features to get from A to B in almsot total darkness! Did you know that Barn Owls can successfully hunt in almost total darkness!? First things first, not all of our owls are strictly nocturnal. Some are actually quite happy being active during the day, in fact a third of…
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Want to support a growing small charity as a fundraiser?
Here at The Bird of Prey Project we have a mission to make a difference for wildlife, for communities and for the welfare of birds of prey up and down the country. We are looking to expand our trustee board with an individual who can bring experience in fundraising, to help us advance our objectives.…
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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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Birdwatching in Bath this summer!
We have a few peaks of sunshine in July and it is one of the brightest times of the year to explore wild spaces in the local area. With long days and nature buzzing with life all around, there are plenty of raptors that you may be able to spot up in the sky! By…
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What is British Bird of Prey Day?
British Bird of Prey Day is all about inspirig a love for our native raptors and British Birds and wildlife with as many individuals, groups and communities as possible. We are bringing wildlife groups and charities together under one roof for an unforgettable day with native species flying displays, headline guest speakers, stall holders, expert…