RSPB British Birds of Prey: New Edition
A photo-packed celebration of British raptors, following their fortunes as British breeding birds from historical times to the present day.

RSPB British Birds of Prey is the ideal introduction to the raptors – hawks, eagles, harriers, buzzards and falcons – plus the owls that breed in or regularly visit the British Isles. Despite centuries of persecution, changing attitudes, improved legal protections and the astounding efforts of conservationists mean that many species are faring better in the UK than they have for decades.

With incredible colour photography throughout, this book provides fascinating insights into the lives of these birds. Each chapter showcases an individual species, providing an engaging and informative account of their hunting habits, breeding behaviour, the migrations they undertake, and above all the challenges they continue to face as they forge their lives alongside humanity in Britain.

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RSPB British Birds of Prey: New Edition
A photo-packed celebration of British raptors, following their fortunes as British breeding birds from historical times to the present day.

RSPB British Birds of Prey is the ideal introduction to the raptors – hawks, eagles, harriers, buzzards and falcons – plus the owls that breed in or regularly visit the British Isles. Despite centuries of persecution, changing attitudes, improved legal protections and the astounding efforts of conservationists mean that many species are faring better in the UK than they have for decades.

With incredible colour photography throughout, this book provides fascinating insights into the lives of these birds. Each chapter showcases an individual species, providing an engaging and informative account of their hunting habits, breeding behaviour, the migrations they undertake, and above all the challenges they continue to face as they forge their lives alongside humanity in Britain.

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RSPB British Birds of Prey: New Edition

RSPB British Birds of Prey: New Edition

by Marianne Taylor
RSPB British Birds of Prey: New Edition

RSPB British Birds of Prey: New Edition

by Marianne Taylor

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A photo-packed celebration of British raptors, following their fortunes as British breeding birds from historical times to the present day.

RSPB British Birds of Prey is the ideal introduction to the raptors – hawks, eagles, harriers, buzzards and falcons – plus the owls that breed in or regularly visit the British Isles. Despite centuries of persecution, changing attitudes, improved legal protections and the astounding efforts of conservationists mean that many species are faring better in the UK than they have for decades.

With incredible colour photography throughout, this book provides fascinating insights into the lives of these birds. Each chapter showcases an individual species, providing an engaging and informative account of their hunting habits, breeding behaviour, the migrations they undertake, and above all the challenges they continue to face as they forge their lives alongside humanity in Britain.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781399421126
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Publication date: 12/30/2025
Series: RSPB
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 8.46(w) x 11.02(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Marianne Taylor is a life-long wildlife-watcher who lives by the sea in south-east Kent, UK. Since 2007 she has worked as a freelance writer, photographer and illustrator, focusing on wildlife and nature and, particularly, British birds. Her books include RSPB Pocket guide to British Birds, RSPB Garden Birds, The Way of the Hare and Dragonflight. She has a particular fondness for seabirds (even gulls) and is also a keen year-round sea-swimmer, at home and in other locations around the UK coast. Because of this, she has impressive tolerance to cold, a large collection of neoprene gloves and socks, and permanently messy hair.

Table of Contents

1. Osprey

2. Honey-buzzard

3. Golden Eagle

4. Sparrowhawk

5. Goshawk

6. Marsh Harrier

7. Hen Harrier

8. Montagu's Harrier

9. Red Kite

10. White-tailed Eagle

11. Common Buzzard

12. Barn Owl

13. Little Owl

14. Long-eared Owl

15. Short-eared Owl

16. Tawny Owl

17. Kestrel

18. Merlin

19. Hobby

20. Peregrine

21. Visitors and Vagrants

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