birds of prey have a place in
the wild, but in their own habitat
we should not encourage them to
nest in citys, also the sparrow hawk numbers,are now higher than
ever, and are desemating the
songbird populations, i.e.
birdtables,are a perfect larder
for them,and numbers need controling.

We have had a pair of pergrine falcons nesting in this city for over 10yrs they live very close and i have been honoured to watch the magnificent birds in flight soaring with their young. Obviously they make a lot of noise during the mating season and when they have young to feed. Not all people have the same views as my wife and I. A few years ago I had the pleasure to help rescue one bird on its maiden flight,and my next door neighbour took some really close up pictures. We got the bird to a person who dealt with birds of prey so he was released after a few weeks. Great experience Long may these birds nest here

I've seen a nesting pair of Peregrines up near us in the Highlands. When i take the dogs out i've observed them taking down wood pigeons and young grouse on the wing.....remarkable sight and one that these god awaful farmers, gamekeepers and land owners have absolutely no right in destroying. I personally would have smashed Harry...oh sorry prince harry..make sure i dont use any capitals in his name as he isnt deserving of correct grammar, for taking pot shots at the harriers on one of his family shooting estates. Im ex Parachute regiment myself and am disusted at these two young morons..getting medals for Non EXISTENT tours...10 weeks in Afghanistan and he is awarded his GS Medal for it?? disgusting..he didnt even make the minimum tour time in country to be awarded a medal. ABOLISH THE ROYAL FAMILY NOW i say.


But back to topic, these birds of prey and the others under threat truly deserve our protection as they keep the natural balance as it should be.

I have a bird of pray that often flys near my house, Sure it's taken down 3 pigeons this year in mine and my neighbours gardens but we wouldn't think of harming them..

Tis a shame these birds may become extinct...Think it could be ether a buzzard, hobby or like the last person said a Peregrine falcon that's by me. I'm not sure which one it is but they look fairly similar to the one i've seen eating pigeons in the back gardens..

peregrines are now becoming a familiar sight near isolated high-rise buildings in towns and cities - but not for long ! pigeon breeders claim that their racing pigeons are being decimated by peregrines, so they poison them. I dont have any answers - personally I think thats a chance the pigeon people have to live with, but I'm on the 'wild' side myself.