HawkTalk Issue 94 Summer 2023

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HAWKTALK SUMMER 2023 ISSUE 94

To celebrate the launch of our

in May, can you solve these troublesome tree trials?

What bird am I?

1. I live in the UK 2. I am on the Amber-list

3. I am sometimes known as the ‘Ivy Owl’ 4. I make a distinctive ‘twitt-twoo’ call to other owls of the same species!

Who am I?

match the bird to the tree

Bald Eagle

Silver Birch Grey and silver bark create great camouflage for this bird’s plumage!

Hooded Vulture

White Pine Tall, mature trees located close to lakes and rivers so they can easily catch their prey. Jackal-berry These trees provide dense foliage for cover from the hot sun, and a prominent fork in the trunk for large nests to sit in.

Great Grey Owl

DID YOU KNOW? Tree roots are often as large underground as the branches you can see above ground.

Complete the food chain Can you place the pieces of a bird of prey food chain in the right order? INSECT BIRD OF PREY BIRD HEDGE

Answers

Complete the food chain Hedge > Insect > Bird > Bird of Prey

Match the bird to the tree Silver Birch: Great Grey Owl, White Pine: Bald Eagle, Jackal-berry: Hooded Vulture

what bird am I?

Tawny Owl