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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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.
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…
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.
Care for birds
Birds are probably the most noticed visitors to our gardens, but some species such as house sparrows and house martins are becoming increasingly scarce due to habitat loss and disease. However, there are many simple actions you can take at home to help birds flourish on your patch.
Bells for Birds
Each spring, swifts return from Africa to fill our skies with speed, sound and a sense of summer. Their numbers are declining, but together we can help.
Bells for Birds is a growing Derbyshire-born tradition inviting communities to celebrate the swifts’ return by ringing bells, sharing sightings, and making more space for these birds in our urban environment.
Bells for Birds is a growing Derbyshire-born tradition inviting communities to celebrate the swifts’ return by ringing bells, sharing sightings, and making more space for these birds in our urban environment.
Why do birds migrate?
Why do birds migrate?
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 on the move
For many birdwatchers, autumn is the most exciting time of year. But what are they so excited about?
How to identify garden birds
Can you spot Britain's top ten garden birds in your garden? Find out how to identify common garden birds and how you can attract…