From tiny Merlins to enormous White-tailed Eagles, the UK’s birds of prey come in all shapes and sizes. These masterful predators are a real treat to see, but they’re often super-fast and many species look quite similar, which can make identifying them a challenge. In this guide, we share some simple ID tips to help you.
Hobbies hunt over open countryside, including wetlands and heathlands, across much of England and parts of Wales.
Hobbies catch small birds and insects, such as dragonflies, on the wing, hunting them down in high-speed chases. They often transfer their prey from their talons to their beak mid-flight, something that other falcons don’t do. You might also see them soaring high in the sky, unlike Merlins, which usually fly closer to the ground.
