Winter can be a great time of year to look for birds of prey. Some species of raptors, such as Marsh and Hen Harriers, may come together to form collective winter roosts. Others, such as Peregrine Falcons and Merlins, take advantage of flocking waders and passerines arriving at favoured wetland habitat and can be seen hunting in the open.

 

In spring and summer, our resident raptor species are also boosted by the arrival of migrant birds like Hobbies and Ospreys, as well as the occasional rarity. Long-lived birds are famed for returning to particular breeding sites, allowing intimate views of nest sites and breeding behaviour in some cases. 

 

Whether its nest building, courtship displays, aerial prowess or high-speed ambush flights you’re after, birds of prey offer magnificent spectacles at all times of year. 

Visting information - Fingringhoe Wick