There are twenty British breeding raptors, some are resident all year round and some are migrants - visiting us during the summer to breed.

Occasional non-breeding visitors include Snowy Owls, Rough Legged Buzzards, Red Footed Falcons and Tengmalm's Owls. They are all very welcome!

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