Birds of Prey
This ‘phantom of the forest’ was popular among medieval nobility and mates up to 600 times per brood
Discover more about this large woodland bird of prey.
It's the fastest animal in the world and its deadly claws can catch prey mid-air: Meet one of the world's most incredible birds of prey
Peregrines are the ultimate urban predator. Learn all about them, including how to spot them ‘stooping’ to catch prey
Feared and wildly misunderstood – the dark truth behind nature’s most vilified bird and its chilling reputation as a harbinger of death
Discover fascinating facts about this group of ecologically important birds.
White-tailed eagle fledges in England for first time in 240 years
In a landmark moment for conservationists, a white-tailed eagle has fledged in the wild at a secret location in southern England
Hen harrier breeding project takes flight
The raptors are to be released onto Salisbury Plain in an attempt to revive the bird of prey in southern England
Owl pellets guide: how to identify and dissect
It's great fun finding owl pellets, but do you know who made them? Discover how to find them and the key identification features to look for. Plus, a selection of pellets produced by some other birds, and droppings that may get mistaken for pellets.
Barn owl guide: how to identify, how they hunt and where to see barn owls in the UK
Learn about barn owl, including how to identify them, what they eat and best places to see in the UK.
Raptor persecution remains at a high level
Illegal shooting, trapping and poisoning of birds of prey shows no sign of decreasing
How to identify bird feathers
Found a bird feather? Use this handy guide by naturalist and presenter Brett Westwood to identify which bird it comes from.
Bird flu guide: what is avian influenza, which species does it affect, and how to report dead birds
A deadly and contagious viral disease known as avian influenza (or bird flu) is infecting wild birds around the UK, particularly affecting seabird populations.
Red kite guide: how to identify them, what they eat, and do they really steal laundry?
This magnificently graceful bird of prey is unmistakable with its reddish-brown body, angled wings and deeply forked tail.
Common kestrel guide: how to identify them, how many eggs do they lay, and how long do they live for
Kestrels, a relatively small bird of prey, are on the Amber List of conservation and their numbers are still on the decline
Meet the author: Rodney Stotts on falconry
The conservationist, master falconer and author discusses how his life changed from dealing drugs to setting up his own sanctuary for animals and people.
Golden eagle guide: how to identify, where they're found, and what they eat
The UK's second largest bird of prey, the golden eagle is found in much of the northern hemisphere. It has faced historic persecution, and is a protected species.
The Scottish town of Moffat celebrates the return of the golden eagle
The inaugural Golden Eagle Week is well underway in Moffat, which recently became Scotland's first official 'eagle town' as part of a golden eagle reintroduction project
First breeding pair of golden eagles in Orkney in 40 years fail to rear chicks
Earlier this year, a pair of golden eagles bred in Orkney for the first time in 40 years, but did not manage to successfully raise their chicks.
Tawny owl guide: how to identify, diet and where to see
The distinctive tawny owl is a majestic woodland bird to spot. In our expert guide learn more about the tawny owl, including how to identify, their diet and where to see in the UK.
Little owl guide: how to identify, when they were introduced to the UK and where to see
A beautiful and distinctive owl species, the little owl is a non-native species in the UK and British Isles and has captured the hearts of many nature lovers. Learn about this species in our expert guide by Dr Emily Joáchim from the UK Little Owl Project.
Long-eared owl guide: how to identify, what they eat, and when they hoot
Similar in appearance to it's relative the short-eared owl, the long-eared owl has distinctive large ‘ears’.
Short-eared owl guide: how to identify, where they live, and what they sound like
Short-eared owls are beautiful and impressive birds, named after the tufts of feathers on their head that look a bit like mammalian ears.
Wildlife photography hides in the UK
If you want to get close to and photograph wildlife without disturbing it, try renting a photography hide. In this article, we share some of the hides available to rent around the UK, which species you can expect to see, the best times to visit them, and how much they cost to rent out.
Increase in illegal bird of prey killings during lockdown
RSPB says criminals are taking advantage of absence of public in rural areas to kill the protected birds.
Peregrine falcons nesting on a Chicago skyscraper
Photographer Luke Massey tells the amazing story of a pair of peregrine falcons nesting on a skyscraper in Chicago.
150th osprey chick hatches at Rutland Water Nature Reserve
The Rutland Osprey Project celebrated a major milestone and welcomed its 150th chick into the world.