Birds of prey
Few birds inspire awe as often as birds of prey, those athletic aerial predators that rule the roost when it comes to the food chain.
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Peak District Bird of Prey Initiative failing
Peak District Bird of Prey Initiative is failing. That’s the conclusion we've come to this week following the release of the Initiative’s annual statistics.
Identify birds of prey
The UK is home to a variety of birds of prey - predatory birds equipped with sharp talons and hooked bills. This page will help you identify common birds of prey as well as some rarer species.
Bird of Prey Persecution - Derbyshire Police Rural Crime Team Seasonal Round Up
In today's guest post, Derbyshire Police Rural Crime Team talk about Bird of Prey Persecution and what you can do to help report crime.
Birds of prey still struggling in the Peak District, despite protection
Although numbers of some bird of prey species have increased this year, it remains a bleak picture for birds of prey in the Peak District
Exciting new project about our beautiful birds of prey!
If successful in receiving National Lottery Heritage funding, a new project, Upland Skies, will help people the Peak District and Sheffield discover, learn about and share the love of birds of…
Upland Skies birds of prey project receives National Lottery support
Birds of prey are in trouble in the Peak District. They should be a common sight on the hills and moorlands but evidence has shown that for some species, such as peregrines, goshawks and hen…
Bird cherry
The bird cherry can be found in wet woodlands and along streams in upland areas, in particular. Its fragrant blossom appears in April and is followed by bitter, black fruits - good for wildlife,…
Bird's-nest orchid
The Bird's-nest orchid gets its name from its nest-like tangle of roots. Unlike other green plants, it doesn’t get its energy from sunlight. Instead, it grows as a parasite on tree roots, so…
Common bird's-foot-trefoil
Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a vareity of names that conjure up some interesting images: 'Eggs and Bacon', for instance! Its small, yellow, slipper-like flowers can be seen in all…
Bird of Prey Initiative’s missed target shows more needs to be done for declining species, say conservation charities
Wildlife Trusts in the Peak District are calling for urgent action to create a wilder National Park rich in wildlife
Raising Awareness of a bird in danger
Swift Awareness Week 2020 runs between 27 June and 5 July and aims to alert everyone to the threats facing this charismatic species. Nick Brown, Coordinator of Swift Awareness Weeks tells us all…