HawkTalk Issue 90 Spring 2022

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HAWKTALK SPRING 2022 ISSUE 90

What species am I?

Can you identify which bird of prey family these chicks belong to? Use the helpful hints or u nscramble the letters below each picture to work it ou t!

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hint This bird has one of the most recognizable calls of all British birds of prey – a distinct ‘twit-twoo’ of the male and female pair.

hint When fully grown this bird of prey is one of Britain’s smallest, at on average 22cm tall with a 56cm wingspan.

hint This bird will typically nest in holes in trees, or undisturbed buildings such as barns.

hint You may spot this bird hunting by its unique pattern of hovering above fields and roadside verges.

Bird is the Word Can you find the 10 different birds of prey in our wordsearch?

Guess the nest box

Use our helpful hints to work out whic h type of baby bird of prey, Barn owl or Kestrel, should stay in which nest box.

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kestrel These birds are active during the day, and fledglings will often perch on the edge of the box or on nearby branches.

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Barn Owl This bird is most active at night, and most species stay out of sight during the day.

Answers

Bird is the word: Buzzard, Eagle, Falcon, Harrier, Hawk, Kite, Merlin, Osprey, Owl, Vulture

What species am I?: A. Tawny Owl, B. Little Owl, C. Barn Owl, D. Kestrel Guess the nest box: Barn Owl - green nest box, Kestrel - brown nest box