The Secret Life of Birds of Prey (Hardback)
Feathers, Fury and Friendship
Imprint: White Owl
Pages: 168
ISBN: 9781399093248
Published: 2nd November 2023
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Enter the fascinating world of the UK’s birds of prey. These noble hunters, with their remarkable flying skills, good looks and mysterious ways, are amongst our most attractive and interesting wildlife. They are some of the most enigmatic and rare species too, and this book will reveal them to you.
Learn about the falcons, hawks, kites, osprey and eagles that grace our skies and landscape – from their impact on our culture in past and recent times, their value and uses in falconry, the history of their persecution and decline at the hands of humans, to their return to the UK through our reintroduction and conservation efforts.
Admire their beauty up close with gorgeous photography and take an extraordinary peek into their secretive world. Be inspired by the moving words of people across the UK, who have described their thrilling, first-hand encounters, and discover where you can ethically experience these birds for yourself, to form an enduring connection with nature and make memories that will last a lifetime.
This accessible and inspiring guide will help you to uncover the details of the habits, habitat, behaviour and diet (and much more) of our UK birds of prey, and show you how they bring delight and magic into our lives.
Here is a book covering 12 of the raptor species found in the UK. It is full of colour and covers such topics as their history and current status, species descriptions, characteristics and behaviour, along with habitat, nesting behaviour and where to see them. In each chapter, the author also allows other folk to write their take on individual birds, often as one-off experiences of the sort which kindle a deeper interest in the subject. This is ideal for those raptor enthusiasts among you, of which I know there are many.
John Miles, Birdwatching magazine
As featured in
Birdwatch
As featured in
Harpenden NOW
As featured in
St Albans NOW
As seen in
Geographical
About Chloé Valerie Harmsworth
Chloé Valerie Harmsworth is a nature writer, artist, editor and photographer from Hertfordshire. With a background in educational publishing, she has written about the environment, conservation, wildlife and well-being for a wide range of publications. In her work she aims to show the beauty of the natural world and encourage people to protect it. She keeps a nature diary, with photos and illustrations, of her local green spaces. She shares her nature-inspired content on her website chloevalerienatureart.wordpress.com and on Instagram @chloevalerienatureart