Birds of Prey are charismatic and fascinating to study. They are also at the top of the food chain, which makes them useful indicators of the health of our own environment.
Birds of prey (or raptors, as they’re also known) aren’t always easy to see. Views can be brief, very distant or just silhouettes against a dull sky. Sometimes a combination of all three!
To be an eagle-eyed raptor spotter you’ll need to focus on wing shape, wing position, head size, tail shape and length.
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To help you, click on these silhouettes for details of each bird of prey. Links then take you to RSPB’s website to learn more about their conservation and ecology. You can even hear calls and see video clips for some species.
There are also links to ‘Conservation in Action!’ pages for the area’s more threatened species, so you can see what’s being done to protect these birds around the Trossachs.
And as a special feature, there’s also a regular ‘osprey diary’ showing how the birds are doing that are shown on CCTV at David Marshall Lodge. Just click HERE.
A real wealth of information to explore!