Patricia Pyne Photography

Birds of prey possess beauty, drama, majesty and charisma. They are at the heart of some of the most beautiful and memorable nature poems, such as ‘The Windhover’ by Gerard Manley Hopkins or ‘Hawk Roosting’ by Ted Hughes.

Kestrel

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The kestrel has suffered a troubling decline and has been overtaken by the buzzard as our commonest raptor. With their keen eyesight, sharp talons and strong beak, kestrels are well adapted to catching small agile prey.