| 单词 | bird of prey |
| 例句 | Like many birds, the birds of prey mate for life, but Frightful had two forces keeping her where she was—Sam and the iron plate under the arc of the bowstring bridge. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Holding her high, he talked about the important role of birds of prey in nature. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Dustfinger cursed under his breath, listened to the sounds of the night for a moment, then imitated the shrill cry of a bird of prey. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Safer looks at me like I’m nuts, “You’re joking, right? I’m not talking about a robbery. I’m talking about falcons or hawks—don’t they teach you about birds of prey at school?” Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Frightful and Drum and several other birds of prey kept each other in sight. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z All along the path, there are screened-in enclosures—habitats for birds of prey, mostly. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z “Goshawks are protected by law, too. Sean Conklin, the conservation officer, said all the birds of prey are protected under the International Migratory Bird Treaty. They belong to the world.” On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The lines liken Shaka to a great bird of prey that relentlessly slays its enemies. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Falconers working for the birds of prey, not the birds of prey working for falconers.” On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The old man's eyes twisted in his face like the mad eyes of a bird of prey. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z To them, any bird of prey must be harassed, but goshawks must be unmercifully bedeviled. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z The dove tattoo on his forearm looked more like a bird of prey. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The stone soared across the lawn like a bird of prey, striking the older beastkeeper in the back of the head so hard she fell from the wall. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I was watching a huge bird of prey circling overhead, like a hawk. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z She peered at me over her glasses; her eyes sharpened on me like a bird of prey spying a mouse. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z Victor noticed them because they were obviously in quite a hurry, and because one of the boys, clearly their leader, wore a mask that made him look like a bird of prey. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Jon talked to Frightful just as he talked to all his birds of prey. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Death by starvation comes quickly to a bird of prey, and strength returns as quickly. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z He looked like an overgrown bird of prey. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “They’re the most aggressive of all the birds of prey,” I say. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Ugwu looked up and saw the planes, gliding low beneath the blue sky like two birds of prey. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z When all the birds of prey were in place, Susan let some of the students hug Mr. Freeze. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z He carried her to Alice’s tree house to recover out of sight of the birds of prey. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Large birds of prey were status symbols because they were so expensive. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z But there have been birds of prey here. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “By golly,” he said and picked up a casting from a bird of prey. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Tragedy followed them as surely as their dogs and birds of prey. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Not from Sam, but from the birds of prey. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Towering a foot over his skull was an elaborate headdress in the shape of a bird of prey, complete with swirling plumage. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z The birds of prey were vital to the health of North America. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z The tor top was speckled with men and women who came to Hook Mountain in the autumn to count the birds of prey. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z As if it wasn’t bad enough to be locked up in a tumbledown house far away from ordinary life, surrounded by black-clad men with faces like birds of prey and knives in their belts. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z And it swept over most of Detroit like a giant bird of prey. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z She had a strong nose and a fierce, piercing look, like a bird of prey. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z He swooped like a bird of prey upon Ron’s answer. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z They counted because the birds of prey were losing ground in the fight for survival. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Eyepieces and lenses turned toward the bird of prey soaring overhead. You don’t need to be hawk-eyed to spot amazing birds of prey 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z “You can’t bully a bird of prey, or force it to behave. Well, you can, but you end up with a bird that resents you. Swap ‘bird’ for ‘son’, or ‘human being’. Learning to be a father: 'I could connect with another species but not my own son' 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z She has been obsessed with birds of prey since she was a girl, and is an experienced falconer. Review: Helen Macdonald’s ‘H Is for Hawk,’ a Memoir on Grief and Falconry 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z Volunteers for Wildlife will show live birds of prey, teaching how to identify hawks, owls and falcons. 7 Things to Do With Your Kids in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2018-11-01T04:00:00Z Maybe we are meant to appreciate her resemblance to some bird of prey or poisonous insect. Theater Review: ‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses’ Opens at Lincoln Center 2013-07-12T22:07:59Z He ironically refers to them as his "birds of prey," when in fact he preys upon these would-be scavengers. Review: 'Volpone or The Fox' a robust, merry farce 2012-12-10T04:01:05Z Falcons and other large birds of prey are usually harmless to humans, unless recklessly deployed as metaphors. Review: ‘Aloft’ Trains an Eagle Eye on Human Misery 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z Festival events Saturday include “Raptors, Crafts, Food & Fun,” with live birds of prey presentations, arts and crafts vendors, entertainment, breakfast and salmon lunch at Concrete High School. The eagles have landed along the Skagit River 2013-12-31T21:30:21Z Like a bird of prey, she drifts and then dives, though it’s hard to say whether she’s going deeper with each pass or higher. Dance Review: Noche Flamenca, With Soledad Barrio, at Joyce Theater 2012-09-21T23:05:57Z Vanessa prefers the more savage animals, and her prized specimen is a bird of prey she names Ariel. 'Penny Dreadful' Recap: Vanessa's Sin and Obsession 2014-06-08T04:00:00Z As the child bids him goodbye, the bird of prey soars into the sky and disappears over the treetops. What Should Your Kid Read This Summer? Here Are Three to Start With 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z With voices that howled and yelped and guitars that circled one another like birds of prey, their songs tested out the power and privilege Brownstein didn’t feel she had. Renaissance Woman Carrie Brownstein Writes of Her Life in Rock 0002-11-29T05:00:00Z Around the world, birds of prey have been venerated as gods, royalty, warriors, sacred messengers, protectors and prophets. Raptor porn: The ridiculous proliferation of the red-tail call 2013-12-28T00:00:00Z It can dive from 30,000ft to the ground in a minute and a half, which I make a bit quicker than the bird of prey. Inside the Perfect Predator and The Air Hospital | TV Review 2010-03-26T06:45:00Z In his first scene, Freud walks silently along Regent's Canal in London with a bird of prey perched on his hand. Lucian Freud's feathered friend 2010-06-16T21:01:00Z “What we are engaged in — like birds of prey looking for their next meal — is a process of swooping around with an eye out for certain kinds of information.” Arts & Leisure Preview: Reading and the Web: Texts Without Context 2010-03-17T23:19:00Z In some respects, birds of prey that live among human populations have a fragile life cycle. Life Is Hazardous for Urban Raptors. These Women Offer Hope. 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z Because of feather indentations on the Harrier's back, maybe the Harrier was swooping down like a bird of prey to catch its target and the Jaguar was its bait lying on the floor. Young arts critics competition 2010: the winning entries 2010-10-20T22:00:00Z The three principal human characters in Shaunak Sen’s film have devoted their lives to caring for black kites, birds of prey almost as unloved in Delhi as scavenging rodents and canines. ‘All That Breathes’ Review: Hope Is the Thing With Feathers 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z To stans like Shea, the Florida visitor, every section of the park seemed imbued with Parton’s spirit, including an aviary showcase for birds of prey, created by the American Eagle Foundation. Christmas at Dollywood, With Streetmosphere and a Chicken Lady 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z The special relationship between David Toms and birds of prey goes back to his childhood in the northeast of England. In northeast England, learning about birds of prey and their high-flying ways Chris Pratt tames dinosaurs in a scene from Jurassic World This all began in rural Texas, where a young Miller grew up among bobcats, birds of prey and reptiles. How to train your dinosaur: meet Jurassic World's animal wrangler 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z Police and animal rescue officers soon responded to remove and release the tiny bird of prey. Christmas 2020: The terrifying animals found in Christmas trees this year 2020-12-25T05:00:00Z It was the same story for the fox and bird of prey as a symbol at the breast. Special Report: Fashion: A Question of Brand Identity 2011-03-07T19:22:15Z A bird of prey who worked protecting the skies of Heathrow Airport was stolen from its owner’s van in the UK on Tuesday evening. Heathrow Airport hawk stolen outside hotel 2019-02-03T05:00:00Z In many scenes, this giant bird of prey decides to walk around instead of flying. The making of Eagly, the "Peacemaker" scene-stealing, butt-kicking eagle whose hugs are miracles 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z As the state slowly reopens, maybe there will continue to be a need for trained birds of prey to flush sparrows from the poolside arbors of fancy hotels. How to Make It in America as a Professional Falconer 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z I wondered if the birds of prey soaring overhead might be eagles. ‘I cultivated a joy in little things ’ - coping with isolation in the wild 2020-04-04T04:00:00Z Monday is Columbus Day, but this public garden in the Riverdale section of the Bronx will invite children to discover travelers that are far less controversial: raptors, or birds of prey. 8 Things to Do With Your Kids in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z The strings of Carter Burwell’s score sometimes sound like birds of prey, and literal crows disrupt the somber, boxy frames with bursts of nightmarish cacophony. ‘Tragedy of Macbeth’ Review: The Thane, Insane, Slays Mainly in Dunsinane 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z She smiled at that, and there were birds of prey aloft, and moss upon the massive trunks of spruce, and I drank in everything I saw. “Sun Dogs” 2018-07-26T04:00:00Z He had divined that the best way to safeguard the nation's rarest birds of prey was not to smother them in secrecy and caution, but to broadcast them to the nation. Birds in a Cage: Warburg, Germany, 1941 by Derek Niemann - review 2012-12-20T08:00:01Z Roosters look out for the flock, communicating where the best foraging spots are, when dangerous birds of prey lurk overhead and when one of their own goes missing. “Under the Henfluence” urges us to see hens as complex beings 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z A black-and-chestnut eagle — among the most endangered birds of prey in South America — flew in circles above us, calling. Bears, Binoculars and Bucket-List Birds: A 15-Day Tour in Ecuador 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z The wooden floorboards creaked as I came and went, accompanied by the rustling of more than 20 birds of prey who were confined while being rehabilitated. Life Is Hazardous for Urban Raptors. These Women Offer Hope. 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z It is a bird of prey — a natural-born killer — and yet is the most cuddly of our raptors. Owls are natural-born killers. So why do we adore them so much? 2017-01-23T05:00:00Z Clearwater Nature Center’s resident bald eagle, screech owl and other birds of prey. How to make a quick escape to nature in the Washington area 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z But it was the birds of prey that I had mainly come to see. A Birder’s Paradise in Zimbabwe 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z The special relationship between humans and birds of prey goes back at least 6,000 years, to Mongolia, where they still hunt with eagles, or perhaps to prehistoric Persia. In northeast England, learning about birds of prey and their high-flying ways And a bird of prey appeared and began slowly circling overhead. A Road Trip in Mexico Gone Wrong 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z The world’s most powerful bird of prey, the harpy’s wingspan measures up to six-and-a-half feet, and its massive body and four-inch talons are perfect for plucking up monkeys and sloths. Bears, Binoculars and Bucket-List Birds: A 15-Day Tour in Ecuador 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z Live animals on display include river otters, birds of prey and a bobcat. Lava lands add geologic ‘wow’ to Bend’s big attractions 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z There's something about nocturnal birds of prey that I just don't get. Getting stuffed: a tale of love and taxidermy 2013-04-13T20:31:46Z Don’t miss the Raptor Woodland Refuge, where the center rehabilitates injured birds of prey. In Omaha, a Progressive Approach to Free Time 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z Buff-necked ibises build nests high in trees or inside the extinct volcanoes, sharing the ledges with peregrines — a symbiotic relationship rare among birds of prey. In Chilean Patagonia, Following a Track to the End of the World 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z A canvas tent, which swoops encompassingly like a bird of prey, suggests both natural disaster and insurgent encampment. The Pearl Fishers, Le Nozze de Figaro 2010-06-05T23:05:00Z The answer is obviously yes, but it's interesting to explore whether this limit has been reached, in birds of prey for example. Brian Cox digested: A summary of Thursday's live Q&A session 2011-03-25T17:58:00Z When Rebecca is shown crouching over a fresh corpse and aiming her camera, she suggests nothing so much as a ravenous bird of prey. ‘1,000 Times Good Night,’ Starring Juliette Binoche 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z Both books are about the art of falconry, in which birds of prey, by means of deprivation and reward, are taught to hunt to please their owners. Time Out: The Beauty of J. A. Baker’s “The Peregrine” 2017-04-17T04:00:00Z A passionate pamphleteer and an incorrigible lobbyist, her protests helped change Audubon’s leadership and its policy on birds of prey. The Long History of Those Who Fought to Save the Animals 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z He hasn’t forgotten them, but it’s significant that he’s memorialized them as birds of prey. “Tubes”: What the Internet is made of 2012-05-28T00:30:00Z When people choose a household pet, the tawny owl, a small bird of prey, does not often come to mind. ‘The Stories of Jane Gardam,’ and More 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z A boat prow with a depiction of a half-human bird of prey astride a mythic serpent. Netscape Founder Gives Up $35 Million in Art Said to Be Stolen 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z Besides giving great hugs, Eagly is also a bird of prey, and thus drops his catches at Peacekeeper's feet as a gesture of care by providing food. The making of Eagly, the "Peacemaker" scene-stealing, butt-kicking eagle whose hugs are miracles 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z One dry lacquer crest, which survives without its helmet, takes in the shape of a hybrid creature, a nightmare combination of fish, snake and bird of prey. Art Review: ‘Samurai!’ at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2013-05-02T21:35:50Z It sticks to the broad facts and the characters are real, but Prebble adds surreal flourishes, including singing troupes, light sabres and shadow companies depicted as birds of prey. Why fact-based stories are destroying the art of fiction 2011-01-23T00:04:25Z Each depicts an empty chair and an ominous figure or a bird of prey. Rethinking What It Means to Be a Philadelphia Artist 2021-05-20T04:00:00Z For two decades, he has recorded as Shearwater; last year, he released his first book, a kind of personal history of the “world’s smartest bird of prey,” the caracara. A Boxed Set for the Birds Hopes to Save Them, Too 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z My only distractions from this cheerful scene were several birds of prey — eagles, black kites, and kestrels — soaring above the majestic clifftops. In Portugal’s mountains, an ecotourist haven rises from abandoned stone villages 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z Both weekends will offer birds of prey demonstrations at 1 and 3 p.m. in which wildlife experts will display the red-tailed hawk, the American kestrel and the Eastern screech owl, among other species. For Children Listings for Nov. 6-12 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z Birds, particularly birds of prey, are everywhere – few other creatures feature. Wings of desire: why birds captivate us 2013-07-27T07:00:07Z On the drive in you may have seen hawks and other birds of prey soaring overhead. Going Backcountry, Three Ways 2013-05-17T18:47:13Z They are raptors, or birds of prey, which visitors will be able to see up-close at 1 p.m. on Monday, when Brian Bradley, of the organization Skyhunters in Flight, will do a falconry demonstration. Spare Times for Children for Oct. 9-15 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z For owls, as birds of prey accustomed to ranging far and wide in their nightly hunts, conditions are especially difficult. Life's no hoot for owls in Tokyo cafes, activists say 2017-03-02T05:00:00Z It didn’t hurt that he was also sitting astride a white stallion with a large bird of prey on his arm. Journeys: In Sicily, a Step Back in Time 2010-09-25T04:45:00Z But the clock hasn’t run backward: Frankie and her fellow birds of prey live not in a medieval mews but in modern aviaries. In northeast England, learning about birds of prey and their high-flying ways The image of Mr. Troughton’s face at certain moments, that of a bullfrog paralyzed by a glimpse of a bird of prey about to swoop down upon it, is likely to stay with you. Theater Review: Mike Bartlett’s ‘Bull,’ at 59E59 Theaters 2013-05-03T02:00:01Z A bit farther down the beach, two big, grayish birds of prey perched on gnarled tree limbs, keeping watch over their domain. This secluded state park on the Chesapeake Bay offers an alternative to summer’s crowds 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z Here’s the spirit of outlaw country in 2022: a fearless woman gathering all her strength and belting out her truths with a poet’s diction and a bird of prey’s voice. Best Albums of 2022 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z This free event celebrates birds of prey and other animals. A new stop for Harriet Tubman along the Underground Railroad 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z The Eagle - Doesn't this mirror the life of a bird of prey? 10 from Tennyson 2011-03-07T18:06:49Z An ecologist is using birds of prey to help Israel's army recover dead bodies at the sites where Hamas attacked on 7 October. Ecologist tracks birds of prey to find Israeli dead 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z How did the roosters respond in the presence of their mirror image and a bird of prey? Roosters might recognize themselves in the mirror 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z As England's World Cup slumped to a new low, huge birds of prey circled overhead in Bengaluru. 'A mess from the start - now England's World Cup is over' 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Flapping its wings vigorously, the bird of prey catches every eddy of the breeze while scanning the ground below for quarry. A 12,000-Year-Old Bird Call, Made of Bird Bones 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z She said the new government measures were necessary following incidents of illegal persecution of birds of prey, such as golden eagles, in grouse moor areas. Licensing row as grouse shooting season begins 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z Highland falconers are training two Maremma sheep dogs to look out for the large birds of prey in the sky. Dogs trained to defend sheep from sea eagles 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Then a bird of prey was projected onto the ceiling of one compartment. Roosters might recognize themselves in the mirror 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z A bird of prey has been spotted in the UK for only the second time on record. Rare black-winged kite spotted in Norfolk Broads 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Its projects have included conservation of snow leopards and rare birds of prey. Russia bans tiny U.S.-based NGO for "sabotaging" vast gas pipeline 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z The first cases of the flu in birds of prey were detected in November 2021, and by April 2022 there were positive tests results for a range of species. Flu hits breeding rate of UK's largest bird of prey 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The white-tailed sea eagle is Scotland's largest bird of prey. Dogs trained to defend sheep from sea eagles 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z That’s anywhere from five to 300 times the number of species targeted by other predators with a wide geographical range, such as sharks, birds of prey and mammalian carnivores. Humans Are Predators of at Least One Third of All Vertebrate Species 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z A rat might be accidentally dropped in by a bird of prey; a tree could fall on the fence, allowing a weasel to creep in. New Zealand seeks to exterminate predators to save native birds 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z The research team made replicas of the fragile originals, which they found emitted high-pitched trills resembling the calls of birds of prey. Prehistoric bird-wing flutes music to the ears of archaeologists in Israel 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Mark Wilson, acting head of science for BTO Scotland, said laboratory tests for the virus in dead birds of prey had shown that avian flu could kill both adult and nestling raptors. Flu hits breeding rate of UK's largest bird of prey 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The powerful birds of prey can pick up geese and lambs depending on the weather. Dogs trained to defend sheep from sea eagles 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Seven wing bones from coots and teals were found to have holes bored into them, which mimicked the sound of birds of prey when tested on replicas. Tiny 12,000-year-old bird bone flutes found in Israel 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z The buzzard is the most common and widespread bird of prey in the UK. Buzzard attack leaves runner with six holes in his head 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z One theory is that the flutes were used attract the birds of prey - namely the Eurasian Sparrowhawk and the Common Kestrel - to frighten waterfowl, making them easier to catch. Prehistoric bird-wing flutes music to the ears of archaeologists in Israel 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Conservationists fear avian flu has damaged the breeding success of white-tailed sea eagles - the UK's largest bird of prey. Flu hits breeding rate of UK's largest bird of prey 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z There is precedent for attractions and other commercial enterprises using birds of prey - both real and fake - to deal with feathered frustrations such as gulls and pigeons, including hawks deployed at tennis tournament Wimbledon. Blackpool Zoo's seagull-scaring jobs attract 200 applicants 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z The zoo even enlisted a real-life bird of prey, a hawk, to fly around the zoo, Fawzy said — but the seagulls, unfazed, “gathered together in flocks of 20 or 30 and … dive-bombed the hawk.” Zoo seeks ‘outgoing’ workers to wear eagle costume and scare seagulls 2023-04-29T04:00:00Z The harbour is also home to an osprey reintroduction programme, aiming to establish a breeding population of the fish-eating birds of prey after 200 years. Poole Harbour: Protest held after pipeline leak 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z None of these birds are birds of prey, and they are not a threat to other animals or people, Dogan said. Endangered hooded vulture escapes from Bay Area zoo 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z It said the golden eagle, another large bird of prey, was also suffering. Flu hits breeding rate of UK's largest bird of prey 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Neither he nor the escaped crows are birds of prey, Dogan said. A storm-toppled tree freed him. Now Oliver, a rare vulture, is on the lam at Oakland Zoo 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z It has also adopted innovations such as printing 3D protective shoes for birds of prey, in order to treat a potentially fatal foot disease. Singapore: The penguins given world-first cataract surgery 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Animals can become stressed through constant handling, birds of prey are chained to perches and nocturnal species are made to interact with visitors throughout the day, Dr. Sarabian said. How Do So Many Endangered Creatures End Up in Japan’s Animal Cafes? 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z One researcher told the BBC it was likely lockdown "had an impact on the diets of many birds of prey globally". London falcons swapped eating pigeons for parakeets in lockdown 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z In a blog post about the deaths, the charity said young beavers were vulnerable to falling prey to otters, foxes, pine martens, birds of prey and large pike. Otter kills young beavers released at Loch Lomond 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Monday for her first look at the black-and-orange bird of prey. Flaco the Owl Spreads His Wings, Devours Rats and Learns to Survive 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Trees and mushrooms are big these days, but birds of prey loom even larger. Review | What can owls teach us? And what should we learn from them? 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Thousands of people are descending upon Cypress, a suburb in Orange County, hoping to catch a glimpse of a bird of prey that mysteriously found its way far from home. How Much Will These Storms Help Relieve California’s Drought? 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z This research will contribute to the Global Anthropause Raptor Research Network that is looking at how birds of prey around the world were affected by lockdowns. London falcons swapped eating pigeons for parakeets in lockdown 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z He was, though, not much of a falcon guy, he explained as the bird of prey perched on his arm. His Estate Has 3 Swimming Pools and a Stable. He Says He’s Not Rich. 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z The most exciting bird I saw recently was a kestrel, which is a small bird of prey. Sunday Funday in L.A. with Adam Conover: birdwatching, soccer and no cars 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z To tackle this, birds of prey have been used to scare off other birds from nesting or feeding. House of Commons given low hygiene rating 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Today, the birds of prey serve as potent reminders of Qatari culture and tradition even as the skyscraper-studded city races to ready itself for the world’s biggest sporting event. Falcon tradition inspires passion in World Cup host Qatar 2022-11-19T05:00:00Z This article has been updated to reflect reported avian influenza deaths in birds of prey. Bird flu has made a comeback, driving up prices for holiday turkeys 2022-11-19T05:00:00Z “All That Breathes,” a subtle, poetic documentary, follows three men trying to rehabilitate New Delhi’s birds of prey. Your Friday Briefing: The U.S. Economy Grew, Slowly 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z New research shows that birds of prey attempting to grab a bat from a roiling mass of the flying mammals have developed a way to cope with the confusion. These Hawks Have Figured Out How to See the Bat in the Swarm 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z “But we never could have anticipated the flood of patients that arrived,” said Dr. Victoria Hall, executive director of the center, which provides medical care for birds of prey. With Fall Migration, Bird Flu Flies Back Into Town 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Birds such as seagulls, pheasants, crows and birds of prey have all been found with bird flu and once established it is "very difficult" to get the disease under control, he says. Bird flu virus out of control warns farmers in East of England 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Every day, thousands tune into the livestream to watch these birds of prey go about their daily routines, which have the drama of a good reality TV program: sex, death and high-speed chases. In Melbourne, a Sky-High Drama Takes Hold 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z More than 220 species of birds have been recorded there, but bird nerds often go just to see birds of prey. Eight great places to see the Mid-Atlantic’s migrating birds 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z “The certainty that he means her to die is like a presence beside her, as if a dark-feathered bird of prey has alighted on the arm of her chair.” Review | In Maggie O’Farrell’s ‘The Marriage Portrait,’ matrimony leads to death 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z She added, “It’s like any thoroughbred horse, or performance animal — or birds of prey who go out hunting. If asked, they probably would prefer to hunt.” How to Think Like a Mink 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z Bay Area Rapid Transit in San Francisco has adopted a novel solution to dealing with pigeons and their droppings: using a bird of prey to scare them away. San Francisco transit station uses hawk to scare pigeons away 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z "Normally when a pigeon gets lost you don't see them again as birds of prey often kill them, so I'm glad to get him back. He's got a special place in my heart." Lost homing pigeon Bob back in the UK after American adventure 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z Order a map or download the organization’s app to identify the brightly colored avian friends you see en route, including the numerous birds of prey soaring overhead. Washington state’s best prehistoric road trip through time | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z At 11, he got his first kestrel, bigger than a songbird, smaller than most other birds of prey. Meet Rufus, the hawk who keeps pigeons away from Wimbledon 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z The birds of prey are threatened in parts of Spain by factors including poisoning and a lack of food. UK red kite success story sees birds sent to Spain 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Unwilling to flee from the bird of prey, now loose in their home, some of the pigeons were killed and eaten. The Ancient Art of Falconry at the Jersey Shore 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z She suggested using birds of prey to spook them or establishing “sanctuary areas” as more humane alternatives. When Cockatoos Become Cocka-Too Much 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z For many birds, including chickens, pigeons, and birds of prey, this is fairly straightforward, Lierz says. Two decades after it vanished, the stunning Spix’s macaw returns to its forest home 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z For the next several years, the drug hustler spent his days wading through dirty river water clearing out trash and learning about birds of prey. U.S. drug dealer turned master falconer extols 'healing power' of wildlife 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z The fish-eating birds of prey historically bred across the British Isles but populations drastically declined in the Middle Ages. Poole Harbour: First osprey hatches on south coast in 200 years 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z “But with birds of prey, the animals they go after are going to perceive real danger, dynamic danger.” The Ancient Art of Falconry at the Jersey Shore 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z A protected bird of prey found dead in a ditch had been shot and then glued to a bamboo stick, police have said. Doncaster: Sparrowhawk found shot dead and glued to stick 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z There are predators, too, including opossums, snakes, and birds of prey. Two decades after it vanished, the stunning Spix’s macaw returns to its forest home 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z The study, he said, showed “the previously unseen challenges facing these birds of prey.” Eagles in D.C. area, nationwide have chronic lead poisoning, study finds 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z Despite how off-the-wall "death by owl" sounds, proponents of the theory point out that the hypothetical bird of prey isn't technically a murderer but, rather, a contributor to a death they believe to be accidental. This version of "The Staircase" takes on the owl theory 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z The virus has taken an unusual toll on raptors or birds of prey, including more than three dozen bald eagles. Dozens of Bald Eagles Have Died From Bird Flu 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z According to the RSPB, the shooting of birds of prey is a "continuing problem" in the UK. Doncaster: Sparrowhawk found shot dead and glued to stick 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Although wild waterfowl are the most common carriers, they are often asymptomatic while birds of prey, such as hawks and owls, and scavengers, such as crows and gulls, may show more severe infection. Highly contagious bird flu circulating in D.C. region is not a danger to humans, officials say 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z Owls and other birds of prey cough up anything unusable. How 2 Pterosaurs’ Last Meals Ended Up in the Fossil Record 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z Rover’s arrival in the five boroughs also adds to mounting evidence of a return to urban areas by birds of prey. If Rover Can Make It Here, Perhaps Bald Eagles Can Make It Anywhere 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z She reminded other onlookers not to use flash photography, or approach the owl too closely, lest the bird feel startled or threatened — good practices for viewers observing any bird of prey. Rare snowy owl soars over Washington, thrills crowds 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z A white-tailed eagle, one of Britain's largest and rarest birds of prey, has been spotted in Cornwall. White-tailed eagle spotted in Cornwall 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z The bird of prey was trapped for hours after the collision in Harrogate. Buzzard survives after getting stuck in car grille 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z Bregan Brown, a Texas Parks and Wildlife biologist, said reports of a single animal falling from the sky are not uncommon, because birds of prey sometimes drop their kill. Residents of East Texas town report fish falling from sky 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z Rover represents part of an ongoing trend of birds of prey moving into urban areas. If Rover Can Make It Here, Perhaps Bald Eagles Can Make It Anywhere 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z D, who has been working in animal rescue for decades and has expertise in birds of prey, had a strong suspicion what was making the eaglet sick. Rodenticides are killing animals way up the food chain 2021-12-26T05:00:00Z Long, curving bull’s horns topped a round cap adorned with the beak and large eyes of a bird of prey. Bronze Age ‘power helmets’ unearthed from Danish bog 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z In Maori lore, Haast’s eagle may have been represented by Pouakai, a giant bird of prey that could kill and eat humans. This Extinct Eagle May Have Gulped Guts Like a Vulture 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z In a video of the encounter, Chad Rissman had been reeling in a shark on the Dunedin Causeway as the sun set when the bird of prey decided to claim it as its own. Florida fisherman catches small shark, bald eagle grabs it: SEE IT 2021-11-20T05:00:00Z The story of the strange-acting bald eagles was first reported by Annapolis Creative, an online news website produced by Donna L. Cole, a journalist and rescuer of birds of prey. Five sick bald eagles found in Carroll County, Md., prompting investigation 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z The artefact depicts the head of an ancient ruler wearing a mask in the form of a bird of prey. Collector returns Mayan artefact to Guatemala 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z Gallo is driving by a city bridge to look for a Peregrine Falcon, a fast, fierce bird of prey that nests readily on human-made structures. Extreme Birding Competition Is a Cutthroat Test of Skill, Strategy and Endurance 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z They hovered around the glass-filled tray Ravenously, Like birds of prey. A Cautionary Tale for the New Roaring Twenties 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z The Raptor Center of Tampa Bay notes that eagles are the largest bird of prey in the Sunshine State. Florida fisherman catches small shark, bald eagle grabs it: SEE IT 2021-11-20T05:00:00Z More than half of all bird of prey species worldwide are declining in population, and 18 species are critically endangered. Report: More sharks, rays threatened with extinction 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z Of threatened birds of prey that are active mostly during the day — including most hawks, eagles and vultures — 54% were falling in population, the study found. Birds of prey face global decline from habitat loss, poisons 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z Donna Cole, who rescues birds of prey and runs a website called Annapolis Creative, was among the first to report on the ospreys’ removal in late July at Cove Point Park. Two young ospreys were removed from their nest and euthanized so workers could replace a light in a Southern Maryland park 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z Dogs, we are told, have more discerning senses of smell and hearing than we do, and birds of prey can see a rodent scurrying in the grass from hundreds of feet away. Review | We’re at home among trees — which might be able to sense our presence 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z The bird was later treated at a wildlife rehabilitation center for birds of prey and then an animal hospital in Lufkin. Bald eagle that survived winter storm finds home at Houston Zoo 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z The bird of prey is in decline worldwide, making the sighting even rarer. Isles of Scilly: Egyptian vulture seen in UK for first time in 150 years 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z “There were things like crows, red kites, lots of birds of prey,” Dr. Black said. Humans Have Been Sharing Food With Animals for Centuries. Why Is That? 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z Meiburg professes to focus on “the hidden life and epic journey of the word’s smartest birds of prey,” as his subtitle tells us. Review | A particular fascination with a peculiar bird 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z While colleagues took long scenic walks and photographed birds of prey, I circled my block like a prison inmate or an elephant in mourning. Opinion | Your Home Wants to Know: ‘Why Are You Still Here?’ 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z Today’s flight of Roc, named after the large and legendary bird of prey in Middle Eastern mythology, was the culmination of that revival. World’s widest plane nails ‘extremely successful’ second test flight 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z He said the red-tailed hawk is the most common hawk species in North America and “is one of the biggest birds of prey found in the mountains above Bountiful.” Utah high school announces new mascot following backlash 2021-04-09T04:00:00Z Studying old bone samples and comparing them to modern bones will show, for instance, if birds of prey in the 1500s depended more on human food than on traditional forage. Humans Have Been Sharing Food With Animals for Centuries. Why Is That? 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z Thanks to Carson’s work, it was banned in 1972, setting in motion a remarkable recovery by bald eagles and other birds of prey. Gen Z, help sound the alarm: #BringBirdsBack 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z Surmach believes that the impressive bird of prey has potential as a flagship species for raising public awareness, similar to the role played by the Siberian tiger, or Amur tiger. The world’s biggest owl is endangered—but it’s not too late to save it 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z Bioaccumulators In 1958, after noting rising mortality in birds of prey following the widespread spraying of insecticide in New England, conservation biologist Rachel Carson identified the agricultural pesticide DDT as the highly toxic culprit. When a little bit of poison is good for you: Inside the theory of dose response 2021-01-03T05:00:00Z In another sermon, Mr. Warnock criticized Israel, describing how people saw the government “shoot down unarmed Palestinian sisters and brothers like birds of prey.” Raphael Warnock, From the Pulpit to Politics, Doesn’t Shy From ‘Uncomfortable’ Truths 2021-01-02T05:00:00Z The 30-second ad features a clip of the Democrat saying in 2018 that Israel shot down “unarmed Palestinian sisters and brothers like birds of prey” and saying that “Palestinian lives matter.” Attacks dominate airwaves, galvanize Georgia voters in high-stakes Senate runoffs 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z It hovers over us like a bird of prey, scouting for a vulnerable form of life. Opinion | The pandemic doesn’t care about your personal freedom 2020-11-13T05:00:00Z According to a report in Die Zeit, another object that was damaged is the Tell Halaf bird of prey, a 3,000-year-old monumental stone sculpture originally excavated from what is now northern Syria. Berlin police appeal for witnesses after museum artefacts vandalised 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z Mr. Frobel raised his binoculars to watch several birds of prey sailing above. 30 Years After Reunification, Old German-German Border Is a Green Oasis 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar is also canceling its Halloween event, which allows children to get close to spooky “creatures” such as wolves and birds of prey. Sorry, but your beloved L.A. holiday event has probably been canceled. Blame coronavirus 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z All birds of prey, including eagles, falcons and hawks, spit up pellets of the small animals they consume. The owl pellet economy: Meet the Pacific Northwest entrepreneurs who’ve devoted their lives to bird vomit 2020-08-29T04:00:00Z The team tapped into local knowledge, and the fact that the sengis need shelter from birds of prey, to set traps in likely locations, baiting them with a concoction of peanut butter, oatmeal and yeast. Tiny elephant shrew species, missing for 50 years, rediscovered 2020-08-18T04:00:00Z The vast majority of posts – 92% – offered live animals, including birds of prey, while gibbons, langurs, wild cats, and hornbills were in high demand. Facebook purges ads for illegal wildlife in Southeast Asia as online trade surges 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z By swimming upstream, they transport nutrients from the oceans and provide food for many land animals, including bears, wolves and birds of prey. Migratory river fish populations plunge 76% in past 50 years 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z "Alphachloralose is a commonly abused product in the illegal killing of birds of prey. The amount of it found in this bird was enough to kill a human child." Poisoned bird had enough toxin to 'kill a child' 2020-07-26T04:00:00Z But his photos also offered some ethereal moments, like when he photographed birds of prey from the tops of bridges. Think You’ve Seen the Subway? Not Like This You Haven’t 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z And then I saw his feet,” Bacon told The Post, noting the large talons on the bird of prey. Man rescues bald eagle from drowning in lake in amazing video: 'Had to prove to my son I'm cool' 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z Two birds of prey watched batting practice from the upper decks - one of them perhaps the same red-tailed hawk that perched around Yankee Stadium last year. Tanaka doing well; Yanks to air intrasquad game Monday 2020-07-05T04:00:00Z Stunning video footage shows a ruthless bird of prey soaring above a South Carolina beach while clutching a shark-like fish — that’s destined to become dinner. Massive bird of prey snags shark-like fish in wild video 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z After he finishes in Trafalgar Square, he takes his bird of prey to other places in the capital - London Stadium, museums, hotels. The falconer and the lock keeper: The unlikely key workers 2020-06-30T04:00:00Z Sinbad the sailor needs the egg of a giant two-headed bird of prey to restore a shrunken princess. Movies on TV this week: June 28: An American in Paris on TCM 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z But amid growing fears that the birds are facing extinction, conservationists are calling for more to be done to save these unloved birds of prey. The vultures aren't hovering over Africa – and that's bad news 2020-06-13T04:00:00Z On Jan. 26, when Kobe Bryant died 100-odd miles due west of the nest, the eagle watchers mourned him and, in more than one instance, compared him to a majestic bird of prey. How Watching Bald Eagles Build a Nest Prepared Me for the Pandemic 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z As McAnulty wrote, and also took his first steps in environmental activism – campaigning to end the persecution of birds of prey – his blog gained readers and admirers. Natural talent: the 16 year-old writer taking the world by storm 2020-05-16T04:00:00Z “Nova” introduces you to some very talon-ted birds of prey in the new episode “Eagle Power.” What’s on TV This Week: Jennifer Connelly in 'Snowpiercer' on TNT and more 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z Maureen Murray of the Cummings school of veterinary medicine at Tufts University analyzed 94 birds of prey from New England and found traces of these poisons in a stunning 96% of them. The wondrous life and mysterious death of Golden Eagle 1703 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z The three men, along with a part-time veterinarian, comprise a bird rehabilitation organization called Wildlife Rescue that treats more than 2,000 birds of prey a year. Meet the Bird Medics of New Delhi 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z The birds of prey, which start arriving in September, hunt for food along Iowa’s major rivers. On the tourist trail in Iowa 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z He runs a project to satellite-tag birds of prey, an eco group at school, and is prominent in his generation’s call for action over the climate and biodiversity crises. Natural talent: the 16 year-old writer taking the world by storm 2020-05-16T04:00:00Z The UK's largest birds of prey, also known as sea eagles, were in reintroduced in August, 240 years after they were last recorded in England. Sea eagle settles with kites in landlocked county 2020-01-18T05:00:00Z On the chalice, the eyes are deep-set and wide open, like those of a bird of prey. Latest hostage in escalating U.S.-Iran tensions: Persia's cultural monuments 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z And sharply observant — according to one of her friends, “she was like a bird of prey.” Helena Bonham Carter distills the essence of Princess Margaret for 'The Crown' 2019-12-27T05:00:00Z This magnificent bird of prey is the country's national bird, and a powerful emblem of freedom found on everything from military flags to the dollar bill. The place where dead eagles are given a new life 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z Collect points by attracting the most birds with the right environment — and avoiding birds of prey. Gifts for kids 2019: Top toys, dolls and games for lasting fun | Produced by Advertising Publications 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z A spokesman from the Badger Trust said it would help to focus attention on the "growing threat" to badgers, foxes, birds of prey and other species in the wild. Labour pledges £4.5m to tackle wildlife crime 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z “We must not make a scarecrow of the law, setting it up to fear the birds of prey, and let it keep one shape till custom make it their perch and not their terror.” How impeachment hearings can be best understood using Shakespeare 2019-11-16T05:00:00Z Sometimes even birds of prey need a helping claw. Massachusetts police rescue hawk that got tangled in net 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z Mrs Gillanders said: "We heard a bell and it was a bird of prey coming down - it must have escaped from its handler." Bird of prey 'grabs' Chihuahua in garden 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z In the next pen is an even larger bird of prey: a golden eagle. Indiana Raptor Center aids hawks, owls, eagles and falcons 2019-11-03T04:00:00Z The researchers discovered a total of 12 bones from imperial eagles and other birds of prey, which included seven toe bones and one talon. Neanderthals used eagle talons as jewelry, scientists say 2019-11-01T04:00:00Z It was banned for agricultural use in 1972, and laws that protected the birds of prey allowed them to recover. Missing: Nearly 3 billion birds that used to live in North America 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z The sales will help raise funds for the raptor center, which takes in birds of prey for medical care and rehabilitation. Auburn selling raptor gear from football games as fundraiser 2019-08-31T04:00:00Z The remaining big trees provide critical habitat for brown bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, a bird of prey called the Northern Goshawk and other species, he added. Trump pushes to allow new logging in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z Some birds of prey have even been seen picking up burning sticks, dropping them to start a new fire, and pouncing on the creatures who then make a run for it. How fire forged the modern economy 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z The remaining big trees provide critical habitat for black bear, Sitka black-tailed deer, a bird of prey called the Northern Goshawkand other species, he added. Trump pushes to allow new logging in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z Nothing is allowed to get in their way and that includes Scotland’s grandest birds of prey. Scotland’s golden eagles are dying in agony, all in the name of sport | Kevin McKenna 2019-08-18T04:00:00Z The government said protecting the rare moorland environment and also hen harriers, a critically endangered bird of prey, were priorities. Grouse shooting must be reviewed, says Labour 2019-08-11T04:00:00Z American Airlines banned several types of creatures, including hedgehogs, goats, ferrets, chickens, birds of prey and snakes. Airlines can't bar pit bulls or other breeds from cabins, feds say 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z According to East Coast Falcons, the trained birds of prey fly between 2,000 and 3,000 feet in the sky in order to scare away the seagulls. Jersey Shore town paying $65G for falcons, owls, hawks to scare away seagulls 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z Unlike other deterrents that gulls may get used to, a bird of prey will always be a threat. Does the UK have a seagull problem? 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z Ornithologists that study raptors and other birds of prey sometimes wear construction hard hats when checking nests for chicks. Why US bird attacks on humans are on rise 2019-07-17T04:00:00Z These consequences include gamekeepers illegally killing birds of prey which are predators of grouse, in order to keep grouse numbers high, as well as burning vegetation. Grouse shooting must be reviewed, says Labour 2019-08-11T04:00:00Z The federally-protected birds of prey were extinct for decades in the Midwest. Trio of peregrine falcons make debut in Rockford ceremony 2019-07-07T04:00:00Z In many paintings, Malotte depicts environmental travesties: sewage spilling into rivers, birds of prey soaring alongside military jets, and lava-red mushroom clouds exploding in a high desert. AP Exchange: Shoshone artist’s work inspires tribal activism 2019-06-13T04:00:00Z Now, the rescue focuses on treating birds of prey and corvids such as ravens, crows and magpies. Woman celebrates 15 years rescuing wildlife in her home 2019-06-08T04:00:00Z An authority on birds of prey, he established his bona fides as an adventurous wildlife filmmaker when he flew to British Guiana in 1955 to study the harpy eagle, one of the world’s largest raptors. Jim Fowler, intrepid host of ‘Wild Kingdom’ nature series, dies at 89 2019-05-09T04:00:00Z And the party highlighted that bird of prey species such as hen harriers - which feed on grouse chicks - and mountain hares were often illegally culled. Grouse shooting must be reviewed, says Labour 2019-08-11T04:00:00Z When “industrial methods have been developed to such a degree of efficiency as to leave a margin worth fighting for,” Veblen wrote, the watchful men struck like birds of prey. The man who saw Trump coming a century ago 2019-04-19T04:00:00Z An important EU protected habitat in its own right, it is also a stronghold for the hen harrier, a scarce bird of prey. Brexit 'risk' to NI environment rules 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z An annual count this winter that covered five lakes in the San Bernardino National Forest and two California State Park recreation areas found at least 13 of the giant birds of prey. See the bald eagle chicks: Pair hatch over two days in Big Bear 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z The sanctuary is home to more than 30 different species of exotic animals and birds of prey. Animals killed in wildlife centre fire 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z According to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, hen harriers are protected from illegal killing and there are strong penalties for offences against birds of prey. Grouse shooting must be reviewed, says Labour 2019-08-11T04:00:00Z A new type of satellite tag for tracking birds of prey is being trialled in the Cairngorms National Park. Tag gives 'instant fix' on dead eagles 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z Instead of rewarding him for his generosity, the gods tied him to a rock and allowed a bird of prey to devour his liver daily. In defense of Kirsten Gillibrand: Liberals can quit harassing her over Al Franken now 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z The birds of prey are one of England's rarest birds, and a protected species. Hen harriers 'vanishing due to illegal killing' 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z And Paul Bannick, the friend who helped ignite my passion for wildlife photography, is arguably one of this country’s foremost experts on another bird of prey with mass appeal: the owl. A Seattle photographer’s ‘obsession’ with an ill-fated osprey family leads to the kind of emotional attachment the environment could really use 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z Those birds of prey fluoresce in precisely the same hue themselves; a flying squirrel may look, superficially at least, like a flying owl. Flying Squirrels That Glow Pink in the Dark 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z Others depicted a red kite to celebrate the UK's birds of prey and commemorated the bicentenary of the birth of Queen Victoria. Royal Mail criticised for D-Day stamp mix-up 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z The department says many birds of prey are hit by motor vehicles when they swoop down to catch small rodents crossing the road and often don’t survive the crashes. Drivers urged to be alert to birds of prey on roadsides 2018-12-23T05:00:00Z On Saturdays, she saddles up her horse, treks deep into snow-capped mountains and hunts wild beasts with a trusted partner: her trained bird of prey. At 14, She Hunts Wolves and Takes Selfies With Cherished Eagle in Mongolia 2018-12-22T05:00:00Z In Australia, aggressive wedge-tailed eagles have knocked large mapping drones out of the sky, but Vanuatu has no birds of prey that big. An Island Nation Starts an Experiment: Vaccines Delivered by Drone 2018-12-17T05:00:00Z He said he hoped the other service academies would not try to steal her again: “These aren’t barnyard animals. We’re dealing with protected birds of prey.” A Covert Coup for Cadets: Steal the Mascot 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z Wildlife officials attributed the bird’s comeback to habitat and environmental protection measures, such as the ban on the pesticide DDT, a change that made it easier for birds of prey like eagles to reproduce successfully. Record growth for bald eagles in northern New England 2018-11-18T05:00:00Z But she said her work also allowed her to continue her interest in other wildlife, including observing birds of prey and insects. Gamekeeper: I was vegetarian for 18 years 2018-11-16T05:00:00Z The Wild Bird Fund says the cab driver was driving on the FDR Drive early Tuesday when he spotted the bird of prey sitting on the side of the road. Cab driver rescues injured hawk from NYC parkway 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z Down the hall from Masha, in a cabinet holding birds of prey, are two California condors. A ‘Time Capsule’ for Scientists, Courtesy of Peter the Great 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z The lake feeds estuaries and wetlands to the south, and is home to the Everglade snail kite, an endangered bird of prey. Climate change prompts a rethink of Everglades management 2018-10-19T04:00:00Z On a table under the mounted birds of prey, however, is a collection that doesn’t fit the motif. Old Army depot now teems with wildlife in Iowa 2018-10-13T04:00:00Z The lower part of the Detroit River in Michigan has seen a recent influx of various birds of prey, such as hawks, eagles and falcons as they prepare to fly south for the winter. Michigan river sees 13,000 hawks, other predatory birds within 3-day span 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z Each count pertained to the taking or attempted taking of migratory birds of prey, including hawks and owls, on Cedar Oak Plantation in Marshall County. Mississippi man fined, banned from hunting for killing birds 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z A rare bird of prey mysteriously disappeared when her satellite tag stopped transmitting after she flew across Snowdonia. 'Suspicious' disappearance of rare bird 2018-09-13T04:00:00Z Authorities found the animals - Australia's largest bird of prey and a protected species - in April, prompting raids on several properties. Australia charge over 137 'poisoned' eagles 2018-09-12T04:00:00Z As an apex predator - at the top of the food chain - these birds of prey are essential to their environment. Golden eagle genome study 'a game changer' 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z Spotted Owls are birds of prey that range from the Pacific Northwest to central Mexico. Many native animals and birds thrive in burned forests, research shows 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z A drone circles like a bird of prey, waiting for a clear shot at a terrorist. Author unleashes non-stop action in ‘Swift Vengeance’ 2018-08-21T04:00:00Z There will also be live birds of prey and waterfowl, an outdoor skills clinic held by L.L. Agency plans new Discover Outdoor Connecticut Day 2018-08-11T04:00:00Z And birds of prey are kept away with diversionary feeding stations and by warning shots from a pistol firing blanks. Little terns defy odds for record year 2018-07-25T04:00:00Z Of all the footage that the film unearths, the least surprising clip shows him gauntleted, with a bird of prey on his wrist. “McQueen” Explores the Savage Talent of a Death-Haunted Designer 2018-07-20T04:00:00Z There is no need, however, to pepper spray or shoot birds of prey. Predators roam Central Oregon, but slim chance for attack 2018-07-07T04:00:00Z Falconry, the ancient art of hunting with trained birds of prey, used to be the exclusive province of the nobility. On wings of eagles 2018-07-01T04:00:00Z The eggs are from South African birds of prey including vultures, eagles, hawks and kites, the Border Force said. Smuggled live vultures seized at Heathrow 2018-06-30T04:00:00Z “It was pretty dire. It really was,” said Barnes, who also studies eagles and other birds of prey. Peregrine falcons soaring again at Lake Mead 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z American Airlines announced last month that it would ban several types of critters, including hedgehogs, goats, ferrets, chickens, birds of prey and snakes. JetBlue tightens rules for emotional support animals 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z The Jackson Citizen Patriot reports that Krawcke is the manager of Michigan Avian Experience, a birds of prey rehabilitation center located at her home, which includes more than 20 acres. Injured birds get new chance at life at Michigan sanctuary 2018-05-27T04:00:00Z Probably the most amazing phenomenon I’ve noticed in our area during the past few years is the behavior of birds of prey, namely hawks. Opinion | In suburban Virginia, you do what you have to with the snake in your living room 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z Parrots were the most frequently advertised, but almost 500 owls and 350 birds of prey were also offered. Illegal online sales of endangered wildlife rife in Europe 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z As he got older he became interested in spreading the word about birds, particularly raptors and other birds of prey. The Biggest Bird That Ever Lived and 5 More Bird Superstars 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z These would be secured near the ceiling of walk-in cages, because birds of prey like it up there. Girl Scouts help animals in hurricane-damaged Port Aransas 2018-05-13T04:00:00Z There, Krawcke cares for a handful of birds of prey including a bald eagle, golden eagle, great horned owl, barred owl, two red-tailed hawks, a broad-winged hawk, a turkey vulture and more. Injured birds get new chance at life at Michigan sanctuary 2018-05-27T04:00:00Z But a federal ban of the insecticide in 1972 helped lead to a resurgence for the bird of prey, Shimmel said. Webcam at UO offers bird’s-eye view of osprey nest 2018-05-05T04:00:00Z The tabby was spotted trying to catch birds of prey close to the lion house. Missing cat found near zoo lion enclosure 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z Recorded owl calls will be used to try to attract the birds of prey. Obed Wild and Scenic River in Tennessee hosts ‘owl prowl’ 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z “You’re talking about a huge impact in the number of rodents that all the birds of prey will consume. They’re a really valuable asset to our ecology.” Rat poison in prey threatens owls, other animals 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z “I was always fascinated with birds, but I didn’t actually really discover birds of prey until I moved away to college,” she said. Injured birds get new chance at life at Michigan sanctuary 2018-05-27T04:00:00Z In the 1960s, scientists analyzed eggshell collections to connect pesticide use to declines in birds of prey such as peregrine falcons. Unlocking secrets from extinct species stored at Ohio State 2018-04-28T04:00:00Z "We got a call from the zoo on Thursday to say he had been seen hanging around the birds of prey, trying to catch them close to the lion enclosure," said Mr Bateman. Missing cat found near zoo lion enclosure 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z It brought to light the dangerous use of a pesticide called DDT that was polluting rivers and destroying the eggs of birds of prey like bald eagles. How the Environment Has Changed Since the First Earth Day 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z Be ready for some nature-documentary peril/violence — for example, birds of prey attack and try to kill younger Emperor penguins. What to watch with your kids: ‘Pablo,’ March of the Penguins 2’ and more 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z Vultures are more vulnerable to ingesting lead from ammunition than birds of prey such as falcons, hawks and eagles that often do their own hunting, said Verdoorn, the hunting association president. A new concern for African vultures: bullet lead in carrion 2018-04-04T04:00:00Z That would help reduce the likelihood that hawks and other birds of prey would be flying overhead. West Virginia airport buys dog to chase birds off runway 2018-03-29T04:00:00Z All seemed well when the bird of prey flew down the aisle and landed on the arm of the first best man. Owls of laughter as winged ring-bearer attacks best man 2018-03-27T04:00:00Z Packham said his mentor was "a great enthusiast with an insatiable passion for birds of prey". Tarka the Otter director dies aged 87 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z Authorities booked property owner Richard Parker, 67, into the Lassen County jail on charges including taking of birds of prey and taking of migratory nongame birds protected by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Wildlife officers uncover 'largest raptor poaching case in known California history' The bird of prey at the cathedral isn’t the only unique one around Washington these days. Red-tailed hawk at Washington National Cathedral gets a name 2018-02-28T05:00:00Z He said an affection for birds of prey also fueled his interest in mountaineering, resulting in a nickname, the Bird, by which he became known after he arrived at Yosemite in about 1964. Jim Bridwell, free-spirited climber who conquered Yosemite, dies at 73 2018-02-18T05:00:00Z In the raid, police also found bags containing feathers from owls and buzzards, as well as pendants made from birds of prey feathers. Man who kept owl heads in jam jars fined 2018-02-19T05:00:00Z The Ojai Raptor Center rescues and rehabilitates eagles, hawks and other birds of prey. Owl rescued, rehabilitated after being injured in wildfire 2018-02-13T05:00:00Z A year ago, a photo of 80 birds of prey was captured on board an airliner in the Middle East, promptly going viral online. Airline bans 'emotional support peacock' 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z It was laid while she is spending her first winter in an aviary, instead of performing in bird of prey displays. Shock as rare 'male' vulture lays egg 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z According to co-author Bob Gosford, an Australian indigenous-rights lawyer and ornithologist, these birds of prey thrive in wildfires, soaring and perching near the fire fronts that rage in Australia’s tropical savannas. Why These Birds Carry Flames In Their Beaks 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z Sea eagles are the UK's largest bird of prey and one of its most protected species. Laser beams could deter sea eagles 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z Like birds of prey circling high in the desert sky, Iran’s many foes and rivals are watching the street protests in Tehran and other cities with beady-eyed anticipation. Iran's enemies would be wise not to wish for regime change 2018-01-01T05:00:00Z According to Avery, those managing the moors for grouse hunting are killing not just foxes and weasels, but birds of prey, who also eat grouse. For Britain’s tweed-and-shotgun set, ‘It’s warfare.’ Over a bird on the moors. 2017-12-23T05:00:00Z Harold became known as the only bird of prey with a fear of heights. Shock as rare 'male' vulture lays egg 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z For every bird of prey that's brought into a treatment center, more die unnoticed in the wild. Poisoned Bald Eagle Highlights Lead Bullet Controversy 2017-12-08T05:00:00Z But, while numbers of the birds of prey are on the rise, scientists say human factors threaten to derail progress. Poisoning threat to red kite revival 2017-11-27T05:00:00Z Despite their rough starts, the birds of prey are now thriving in their new home and workplace, where they perform ambassadorial duties. You’re going where? Eugene, Ore. 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z As a result of that, other animals that eat rodents also rebounded, like large birds of prey, raptors, foxes, and badgers. The 'Most Famous Wolf in the World' Lived Hard—and Died Tragically 2017-11-11T05:00:00Z A missing bird of prey is in the habit of landing on people's shoulders, Wearside residents are being warned. Missing hawk 'may land on shoulders' 2017-10-14T04:00:00Z Hears will also be aflutter when this Bronx garden presents its annual salute to raptors, the magnificent birds of prey that fly over the Hudson River each fall during their migratory journey. 10 Things to Do in NYC Now 2017-10-06T04:00:00Z “It’s been a long haul,” said Kelly, who runs a rehabilitation and education center for birds of prey. Owl stuck in truck survives highway trip, released to wild 2017-09-30T04:00:00Z “Harvey the Hurricane Hawk” became an Internet star after the young bird of prey flew into William Bruso’s taxi cab in Houston. Hawk Escapes Hurricane Harvey by Car, Then Is Set Free 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z “Many birds of prey fail to live past their first birthday and die of starvation. Every meal is a special one.” Bald Eagle Attacks a Swimming Deer 2017-08-17T04:00:00Z The bird of prey was otherwise in good health and still able to fly. Watch: ‘Swimming’ Bald Eagle Rescued by Bystanders 2017-08-02T04:00:00Z This year, he’s dressed as Rufus the Hawk, the bird of prey used by the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club to scare the pigeons off the 42-acre grounds. This Wimbledon fan has learned to wing it 2017-07-10T04:00:00Z The air is thick with birds of prey – elusive long-eared owls, hobbies and one of the country’s only tree-nesting peregrine falcons. 'It is strange to see the British struggling with the beaver': why is rewilding so controversial? 2017-07-03T04:00:00Z The hawklet then covered the entire meal with his wings, a behavior known as mantling, which hawks employ to hide their kills from other birds of prey who might be flying by. These bald eagles are feeding a baby hawk, because parenthood makes you crazy 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z The hen harrier, an iconic bird of prey, is heading towards the brink of extinction in England, new figures suggest. Hen harrier plunges towards extinction in England - BBC News 2017-06-27T04:00:00Z Police in Northern Ireland are using drones to patrol the nest sites of protected birds of prey. Police using drones to protect birds of prey - BBC News 2017-05-22T04:00:00Z “That means it was plucked. So the blackbird was killed by a bird of prey, not a fox.” Running Free in Germany’s Outdoor Preschools 2017-05-18T04:00:00Z According to the RSPB, the shooting of birds of prey is a widespread problem in the UK. Bird of prey found dead had been shot 'at close range' - BBC News 2017-04-09T04:00:00Z Owls have always been objects of fascination, and now a new book looks at the elusiveness, diversity, beauty and ecological importance of these nocturnal birds of prey. Trump, Syria, Pepsi: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing 2017-04-05T04:00:00Z The birds of prey live primarily on heather moorland. Hen harrier plunges towards extinction in England - BBC News 2017-06-27T04:00:00Z What’s more, owls and other birds of prey have themselves been known to get covered in sticky seeds trying to snack on the immobilized birds. This tree lures birds with a free lunch and then kills them 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z “The Enigma of the Owl,” by Mike Unwin with photographs by David Tipling, explores the diversity, beauty and ecological importance of these nocturnal birds of prey. Bringing Owls Into the Light 2017-04-03T04:00:00Z The organisation's latest Bird Crime report said there were 196 reports of shooting, trapping and destruction of birds of prey in 2015, including red kites. Bird of prey found dead had been shot 'at close range' - BBC News 2017-04-09T04:00:00Z Many birds of prey and smaller species are attracted to the landfill because of trees and grasslands near it. Invisible flame burning birds at landfill concerns groups 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z Ian, sent by Sellers to visit him, sees him as “a dapper bird of prey, with piercing dark eyes and a prominent beak,” an adult version of the “bird-boy” of his book. Jerzy Kosinski’s Traumas, Real and Invented 2017-03-20T04:00:00Z Nuzzo used that to note one of the physical challenges of caring for birds of prey. EXCHANGE: ‘Kenny’ stars in Lake Shelbyville eagle program 2017-03-16T04:00:00Z As peregrine numbers grew in London, he set up the Tower 42 bird study group to monitor the migration of birds of prey. Flying high: why peregrine falcons are kings of the urban jungle 2017-03-14T04:00:00Z Mr. Simon said that dead birds of prey found in city parks are routinely sent to the state Department of Environmental Conservation to determine the cause of death. A Red-Tailed Hawk Dies Behind City Hall. Coincidence? Probably. 2017-03-10T05:00:00Z Some hacking tools are named after slightly more obvious signs of aggression: birds of prey. The weird names the CIA give their hacking tools - BBC News 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z And because strychnine doesn’t break down in animal tissue, it can also ripple through the food chain when a bird of prey or even a domestic dog consumes a poisoned mouse or mole. Going underground: inside the world of the mole-catchers 2017-03-08T05:00:00Z A controlled, methodical man with eyes as sharp as the birds of prey he loves, he picks his words carefully but there is no disguising his frustration and disappointment. 'I was naive': after losing healthcare battle, factory workers fear next blow 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z Conservationists believe that these birds of prey are illegally killed because they threaten the profitability of lucrative grouse shoots. Flying high: why peregrine falcons are kings of the urban jungle 2017-03-14T04:00:00Z The large birds of prey live in Florida year round. UF webcam captures life of osprey pair nesting on campus 2017-02-12T05:00:00Z He converted 30 dead trees into snags to attract birds of prey, added several owl houses, and created brush piles to attract small rodents to feed those birds. 2016 Environmental Leaders in Golf - Golf Digest 2017-02-06T05:00:00Z The program includes live birds of prey events inside the station presented by Naturalists from Wildlife Prairie Park. Annual Muscatine Bald Eagle Watch held Saturday 2017-01-28T05:00:00Z A merlin falcon, no longer able to fly because of a wing fracture, will join the Air Force Academy’s collection of birds of prey. Raptor center gives a second chance at survival 2017-01-21T05:00:00Z To the bare eye, they might have been any other raptor, any bird of prey. When the National Bird Is a Burden 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z An endless lush landscape with wild horses, snowy peaks, birds of prey and the sound of the river. Losing the most precious thing I own, 7,000km from home - BBC News 2016-12-31T05:00:00Z "Across many parts of Scotland there's been a very welcome turnaround in how people respect these magnificent birds, part of a more enlightened public attitude towards birds of prey," he said. Golden eagle numbers close to 'historic' levels - BBC News 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z Campaigners argue it involves illegal killing of birds of prey, increases flood risks and means the deaths of "large numbers" of other predators. MPs to debate grouse shooting ban - BBC News 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z The broad-winged hawk is a bird of prey on the genus Buteo, which exhibit broad wings and tails and are capable of soaring flight. Hawks begin annual migration from Poconos to South America 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z Dogs can be trained to deter birds of prey, but Coady seemed flummoxed at the prospect of finding such an animal. When the National Bird Is a Burden 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z It is also shown perching on a balustrade, like a bird of prey made from Meccano. The scariest drone yet? Clawed robot takes to the sky – and takes off with a chair 2016-09-13T04:00:00Z That’s actually a common scene, scientists say, since blackbirds are among the species that routinely harass birds of prey in an attempt to drive them away from blackbirds' nests. Dolphins on Whales, and Other Animals Riding Animals And, as he approaches his 36th year at the park, the majestic bird of prey has the distinction of being its longest-term resident. Pueblo’s golden boy 2016-08-13T04:00:00Z The white-tailed eagle, the largest bird of prey in northern Europe, is reportedly recovering well. Watch a Photographer Rescue an Eagle From Thick Mud 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z With her impeccable posture, Martha Karolyi looms far taller than her modest height suggests — chin raised just so, shoulders back, eyes focused like a bird of prey scanning for any sign of weakness or vulnerability. For gymnastics legend Martha Karolyi, Rio Games will be one final inspection 2016-08-01T04:00:00Z Flying Higher is an organization that travels nationwide giving presentations about birds of prey to youth. Camp promotes fun, understanding for kids with astshma 2016-07-30T04:00:00Z The birds of prey inhabit almost all of sub-Saharan Africa and throughout southern Asia. 19,000 Smuggled Sea Turtle Eggs Seized Bowen was in charge of care and maintenance for the birds of prey at the time and spearheaded the pre-move redesign. Pueblo’s golden boy 2016-08-13T04:00:00Z So Elite Falconry brought in an assortment of “birds of prey”—falcons, eagles and hawks specifically—to scare away the gulls and let spectators eat their fish and chips in peace. You'll be amazed at the lengths the R&A is going to keep seagulls from stealing spectators lunch - Golf Digest 2016-07-16T04:00:00Z A photograph of a huge bird of prey grabbing onto a boy's head has gone viral—here are possible reasons for its behavior. Why an Eagle Really Grabbed a Kid 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z Ospreys are fish-eating birds of prey that are listed as endangered in Illinois. UIS professor relocates endangered ospreys to Illinois 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z Therefore I am very nervous about his potential reaction to fireworks, which seem 10 factors more terrifying than birds of prey. Keep your cat away from fireworks 2016-07-04T04:00:00Z More specifically, it’s a raptor, a bird of prey commonly used in the ancient hunting practice of falconry. Trained Falcons Serve as High-Flying Scarecrows “Having birds of prey at your wedding is quite a popular thing now,” she noted. You'll be amazed at the lengths the R&A is going to keep seagulls from stealing spectators lunch - Golf Digest 2016-07-16T04:00:00Z He adds that even if this specific bird was not particularly aggressive, it’s possible that this bird of prey could grab a small child. Why an Eagle Really Grabbed a Kid 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z It is a typical Gilot to the extent that it combines the figurative and the realistic, depicting collapsed columns from Greek mythology with a bird of prey bearing down on them. 'It was not a sentimental love': Françoise Gilot on her years with Picasso 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z Pojeky said he was not sure what it was about him that had such a calming effect on birds of prey. Owl hugs man — or not 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z Mr. Pojeky said he was not sure what it was about him that had such a calming effect on birds of prey. Owl Hugs Man* 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z With the device in its grasp, the bird of prey returns to the ground. Dutch Firm Trains Eagles to Take Down High-Tech Prey: Drones 2016-05-28T04:00:00Z The name Condor was proposed in honor of Chile’s national bird of prey. Argentine Court Confirms a Deadly Legacy of Dictatorships 2016-05-28T04:00:00Z As birds of prey, falcons primarily eat other, smaller birds, but sometimes consume small animals, such as rodents. Peregrine falcons living on top of Westar building tagged 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z It’s not easy to make a living as a bird of prey, especially if you’re a Florida snail kite. Deadly Brain Disease Is Driving Swamp Birds Insane Hemlock and shore pine, perch trees for birds of prey, are taken down inside the airport fence. Policing the bird highway 2016-05-14T04:00:00Z Dr. McKenna said he was skeptical that birds of prey would be adopted widely to deter the illegal use of drones, but he acknowledged that they might be one part of the solution. Dutch Firm Trains Eagles to Take Down High-Tech Prey: Drones 2016-05-28T04:00:00Z Established in 1997, the Raptor Center provides veterinary care and rehabilitation for birds of prey. Taking flight: Jackson center helps injured raptors 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z I counted scores of birds: ravens, songbirds, three kinds of birds of prey, and dozens of swans paddling in the radioactive cooling pond. Animals Rule Chernobyl 30 Years After Nuclear Disaster 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z Learn about birds of prey from James Eyring, with live demonstrations. Things to Do in the Hudson Valley, April 9 Through April 17 2016-04-09T04:00:00Z The buzzard is now at little or no risk of becoming endangered in the UK, in contrast to some other birds of prey, such as the hen harrier and the white-tailed eagle. How buzzards came to fly over the UK again - BBC News 2016-04-08T04:00:00Z The Dutch police expect to use birds of prey that, “instead of hunting for a dove or a rabbit, will hunt for these drones,” he said. Dutch Firm Trains Eagles to Take Down High-Tech Prey: Drones 2016-05-28T04:00:00Z He found no evidence of tracks, after first thinking someone may have dumped the recognizable white-headed birds of prey on purpose. Raptor riddle: Deaths of eagles in Delaware, Maryland baffle investigators 2016-03-27T04:00:00Z “People want to see a bird of prey — but they don’t want to train one themselves,” she says. What a natural-born predator named Mabel taught a writer about life and grief 2016-03-18T04:00:00Z Hundreds of feet above him, birds of prey rode the thermal currents, their wings outstretched and their forked tails tilting, in the company of plastic bags that swirled in the same winds. The Burning Garbage Heap That Choked Mumbai 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z The land will allow the organization to rehabilitate more birds of prey and to provide educational experiences for people interested in seeing and learning about the birds. Raptor rehab looking for new site in order to expand service 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z Alan McKenna, an associate lecturer in the law school at the University of Kent, said the experiment with birds of prey reflected growing concerns in Europe. Dutch Firm Trains Eagles to Take Down High-Tech Prey: Drones 2016-05-28T04:00:00Z He likens using the unmanned aircraft to catch other drones to falconry, the sport where falcons or other birds of prey are trained to hunt. Michigan Tech prof developing drone to catch other drones 2016-02-22T05:00:00Z Educators from the University of Minnesota’s Raptor Center will host an event featuring live birds of prey on Thursday at the Outdoor Campus of the Game, Fish and Parks Department in Sioux Falls. Daugaard proclaims Bald Eagle Awareness Week in South Dakota 2016-02-20T05:00:00Z “It’s dangerous because drones are not like anything bald eagles or other birds of prey find in nature,” Knowles says. Let’s Not Force Eagles to Fight Rogue Drones The force's interest in using the birds of prey follows trials in the Netherlands. Police 'ponder eagles to tackle drones' - BBC News 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z Mr. Wiebes described the tests as “very promising,” and said that, subject to a final assessment, birds of prey were likely to be deployed soon in the Netherlands, along with other measures to counter drones. Dutch Firm Trains Eagles to Take Down High-Tech Prey: Drones 2016-05-28T04:00:00Z According to Guard From Above, the Hague-based firm that trains the birds of prey, the approach is a “a low-tech solution for a high-tech problem”. Scotland Yard interested in using eagles to take down drones 2016-02-07T05:00:00Z He and the company’s chief operating officer, Ben de Keijzer, train birds of prey to catch unauthorized unmanned vehicles – Hoogendoorn’s background is in private security, de Keijzer’s is in bird handling and training. Eagle-eyed: Dutch police to train birds to take down unauthorized drones 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z This is the case with our specialty trained birds of prey. Guard from Above, Dutch company, trains eagles to take down drones 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z Golden eagles are the UK's second largest bird of prey after the white-tailed sea eagle. Where eagles dare: Fox takes on large raptor for a meal - BBC News 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z Shuell is one of 119 hunters in Michigan with a permit to hunt with birds of prey, making him part of Michigan’s most exclusive group of hunters. Select few allowed to hunt with falcons, birds of prey 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z US conservation organisation the National Audubon Society said that eagles would attack the aircraft because they regard them as other birds of prey encroaching on their territory. Scotland Yard interested in using eagles to take down drones 2016-02-07T05:00:00Z To Lorring and a handful of others falconers in Interior Alaska, it’s worth the anxiety to train these birds of prey and let them free into the skies. Fairbanks falconer puts in time, effort for love of flight 2015-12-05T05:00:00Z In a statement released by Guard from Above, the company touts itself as the first in the world to train birds of prey to intercept drones. Guard from Above, Dutch company, trains eagles to take down drones 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z Mr. Cullum’s drone has been snapped at by alligators, assailed by a territorial swan and chased by birds of prey. Photographers and Filmmakers Using Drones to Reach New Heights 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z The sport is known as falconry, but it covers other birds of prey as well, including hawks, owls, even golden eagles. Select few allowed to hunt with falcons, birds of prey 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z Parks officials say the tours allow people to observe and learn about the birds of prey. Eagle watching events planned early next year in western Ky. 2015-11-09T05:00:00Z How to train a raptor As trained birds of prey, Lorring’s falcons calmly tolerate Lorring taking their hood on and off. Fairbanks falconer puts in time, effort for love of flight 2015-12-05T05:00:00Z In fact sheet about the company, Guard from Above notes that it trains a variety of birds of prey. Guard from Above, Dutch company, trains eagles to take down drones 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z Special power lines are being fitted in parts of mid and north Wales to protect birds of prey. Power line changes to protect birds of prey - BBC News 2015-10-17T04:00:00Z Raptors, of course, are otherwise known as birds of prey, and corvids are the group that includes crows, magpies and ravens, as well as other less celebrated species. Viewpoint: Why did Neanderthals capture birds? - BBC News 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z They were birds of prey, tethered by their legs to the judges at the second annual World’s Falcons Beauty Contest. At This Beauty Pageant, the Claws Really Come Out 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z The flight cage is just one of many cages needed to house birds of prey on the 41/2 -acre property near Nashville. Nashville center helps birds of prey in trouble 2015-09-13T04:00:00Z But other threats to birds of prey remain. As Vulture Populations Wane, Perils to Ecosystems Circle Overhead 2015-08-26T04:00:00Z The celebration featured a birds of prey show, live children’s music and performances by Larry the Cable Guy. Lincoln Children’s Zoo celebrating 50th birthday this year 2015-08-16T04:00:00Z Do not fly drones near birds of prey. Eagle attacking drone mid-air shows animals as averse to UAVs as humans 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z Mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds of prey will be displayed but can’t be touched. Fort Dobbs visitors will get look at 18th century wildlife 2015-08-08T04:00:00Z For birds of prey, food consists of rats, mice, quail, chicken, beef, fish and food supplements. Nashville center helps birds of prey in trouble 2015-09-13T04:00:00Z “When you see them attacking pretty much any bird of prey, they don’t think anything about it.” Rare Picture: Blackbird "Rides" Hawk 2015-08-04T04:00:00Z The occasion was marked with a birds of prey demonstration, medieval games and a parade. Conwy's first jester-in-residence in 720 years in naming ceremony - BBC News 2015-08-02T04:00:00Z If you see a bird of prey while flying. Eagle attacking drone mid-air shows animals as averse to UAVs as humans 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z “My curiosity got me into birds of prey.” Professional Falconer at the Ready 2015-07-21T04:00:00Z Because of that, the center is housing and caring for 70 birds of prey. Nashville center helps birds of prey in trouble 2015-09-13T04:00:00Z Mr Plumley said the bird of prey was a victim of "very unfortunate timing". Kestrel trapped in car grille in Norfolk - BBC News 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z Feeding the birds of prey alone costs about $1,500 a month, she said. Bald eagle injured in Central Oregon faces long recovery 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z They said said he was a typical Leicester lad, who liked fishing and kept birds of prey. Leicester brother and sister say Tunisia death 'difficult to accept' - BBC News 2015-07-06T04:00:00Z The WVRRC’s mission is to rehabilitate and release injured and orphaned birds of prey while providing environmental education programs to the public for the benefit of all living things. Birth of hawk shows birds feel comfortable inside center 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z Some of those birds are trained and used in educational programs at the center and elsewhere to help people better understand birds of prey. Nashville center helps birds of prey in trouble 2015-09-13T04:00:00Z As the largest bird of prey, eagles are harassed nonstop by birds of all species. Crow Tries to Fight Eagle, Gets Free Ride Instead 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z North Wales Police's rural crime unit recently launched a campaign to target bird of prey poisoners after attacks on rare peregrine falcons and buzzards. 'Tougher sentence' calls for bird of prey killers - BBC News 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z But the 38-year-old bird of prey surpassed the previous longevity record for this species by five years, which they say could be a sign that conservation efforts are helping bald eagles make a comeback. Oldest banded bald eagle dies after apparently being hit by a car 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z Part of the rehabilitation the center provides for birds of prey includes teaching birds to fly, hunt and survive in the wild. Birth of hawk shows birds feel comfortable inside center 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z State FWP sometimes will accept bears or birds of prey for rehabilitation at its Helena facility, but not deer, elk or moose. Montana Editorial Roundup 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z The birds of prey are kept under constant watch and a webcam will capture the moment the eggs hatch. Osprey egg hatches on Cors Dyfi reserve in Powys - BBC News 2015-05-30T04:00:00Z A pair of the majestic birds of prey can been seen circling around the Croisette's most luxurious address — causing pigeons, seagulls and other birds to scatter and give VIPs and other guests much-needed peace. Cannes celebrities protected by seagull-deterrent falcons 2015-05-24T04:00:00Z A pair of the majestic birds of prey can been seen circling around the Croisette’s most luxurious address - causing pigeons, seagulls and other birds to scatter and give VIPs and other guests much-needed peace. Cannes celebrities protected by seagull-deterrent falcons 2015-05-24T04:00:00Z It also runs deep into Owyhee canyonlands, through miles of roadless area where birds of prey, elk, mule deer and bear shelter. Slow and steady biking Idaho’s remote Weiser River Trail 2015-05-20T04:00:00Z The State of Nature in the European Union report for the years 2007-2012 found 17 percent of species, including some birds of prey, are threatened. EU concerned about farming impact on its wildlife 2015-05-20T04:00:00Z In a city famous for its nightlife, I’ve been waking up early to look for birds of prey. How Berlin's urban goshawks helped me learn to love the city 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z Then, of course, we see a lot of birds of prey — owls and golden eagles.” Wild animals in drought-stricken Western states are dying for a drink 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z The growth of invasive trees allowed birds of prey to perch and attack the grouse and its chicks. Sage grouse won’t get federal protection in Nevada, California 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z Anacostia River Festival The new event caps off the National Cherry Blossom Festival with kayaking and canoeing, music, fishing and water filtration workshops, a birds of prey demonstration, photography exhibition and bike parade. Going Out Guide for the District of Columbia, April 9-15, 2015 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z Sea eagles are the UK's largest birds of prey - with a wingspan of almost two-and-a-half metres. Sea eagles in bid to nest in Orkney 2015-04-05T04:00:00Z I am particularly interested because I’d recently read the wonderful H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald, an account of the author’s lifelong passion for birds of prey and training a goshawk. How Berlin's urban goshawks helped me learn to love the city 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z The event was staged to highlight the plight of the endangered bird of prey. Eagle swoops from Dubai skyscraper 2015-03-14T04:00:00Z Conservationists are preparing an eagle for a world record attempt in Dubai, to raise awareness of the plight of the endangered bird of prey. Eagle prepares for world record bid 2015-03-14T04:00:00Z Among those who know their birds of prey, the reputation of the goshawk is half Hamlet, half Lady Macbeth: mad, murderous, unpredictable, the kind of creature whose partners and intimates should brace themselves for trouble. How to Train Your Raptor 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z The Wildlife and Natural Environment Act allows for the prosecution of landowners who fail to ensure their employees comply with laws which protect birds of prey. Call for action on wildlife crime 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z The Greek word means “eagle killer” for its ability to quickly kill the birds of prey. Bald eagles are starting to flourish again — but hold the confetti 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z A full pack of dogs can be used to flush out a fox to be hunted by a bird of prey. Did fox hunting disappear? 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z The training and handling of the large birds of prey follows a strict set of ancient rules that Kazakh eagle hunters hope to preserve for future generations. See Amazing Chinese Kazakh Eagle Hunters in Action 2015-02-06T05:00:00Z By the age of six, she had begun teaching herself about birds of prey. How to Train Your Raptor 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z Are you actually suggesting that famous linguist Noam Chomsky is a hollow-boned bird of prey? In Honor Of the Super Bowl, The 16 Most Superb Owls of All Time Her dark brown eyes were set so far apart, her mother says, that her vision was more like a bird of prey’s than a person’s. Off the 3-D Printer, Practice Parts for the Surgeon 2015-01-26T05:00:00Z Linforth told a handful of young rangers how these birds of prey swallow their food whole. Ever wonder what an owl eats? Well, it’s all in a pellet: Young rangers kick off Rock Creek Park’s anniversary 2015-01-25T05:00:00Z After a boss found out she could draw, the self-taught artist started creating the realistic drawings for the dictionary’s pages - including those of birds of prey. An intimate relationship: Artist makes a family of raptors 2015-01-25T05:00:00Z The RSPB's latest figures reveal that in 2013 there were more than 120 confirmed incidents of shooting, trapping and poisoning of birds of prey in the UK. Wildlife crime prints 'breakthrough' 2015-01-13T05:00:00Z Amur falcons are small birds of prey that feed mostly on insects. Falcon Hunters Become Fervent Preservationists 2015-01-04T05:00:00Z Those species are among the tens of thousands of birds of prey that migrate every year from Canada along the Atlantic Flyway through New Jersey. Man who shot protected hawks gets 6-hour jail term 2014-12-22T05:00:00Z It set him on a path that turned his childhood fascination into a lifelong career working with birds of prey around the world, EXCHANGE: Meet falconer and his bird Alvin 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z “I was interested in them before, but all of a sudden I was obsessively drawing birds of prey,” she recalled. An intimate relationship: Artist makes a family of raptors 2015-01-25T05:00:00Z A gamekeeper is due to be sentenced today for what wildlife groups are calling the worst case of bird of prey poisoning recorded in England. The worst case of bird of prey poisoning? 2014-11-06T05:00:00Z Clear Flight Solutions creates robots that look like birds of prey. Infiltrating nature with crocodile robots and condor puppets 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z White, who recounted his own experiences with birds of prey in “The Goshawk.” Falconry memoir wins Samuel Johnson book prize 2014-11-04T05:00:00Z Conservationists used the start of the grouse shooting season in August to highlight the illegal persecution of birds of prey. 'Fantastic' grouse shooting season 2014-11-03T05:00:00Z She gets up around 1 a.m. to draw for a few hours, then spends her mornings caring for 16 owls, hawks and other birds of prey that share her home. An intimate relationship: Artist makes a family of raptors 2015-01-25T05:00:00Z Fall Forest Weekends, guided walks, birds of prey demonstrations and more. Events in Westchester for Oct. 26 - Nov. 1 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z They call it a “hawk watch,” but they are looking and counting all raptors, or birds of prey. Hawks make migrating stop in Blue Ridge Mountains 2014-10-19T04:00:00Z She squinted skyward at a bird of prey gliding high above. Former Opera Singer Befriends Her Parrot 2014-10-17T04:00:00Z A baby needed first aid treatment after a vulture landed in its pram during a birds of prey display at a safari park. Baby injured by safari park vulture 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z In the 1980s, she got the required licenses and began keeping birds of prey at her home. An intimate relationship: Artist makes a family of raptors 2015-01-25T05:00:00Z Landowners and gamekeepers suspected of the illegal persecution of birds of prey are to face new sanctions. New sanction for wildlife crime 2014-10-05T04:00:00Z Hundreds of chickens roam under the watchful eyes of two Great Pyrenees that protect the foul from foxes or birds of prey. Has farm-to-table dining concept’s time come? 2014-09-27T04:00:00Z His sharp features and restless energy put one in mind of a small bird of prey, whose tenacity should never be underestimated. Will mayors one day rule the world? 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z With Lee it was skulls, shipwrecks, hospital inmates and birds of prey. The Genius Next Door 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z He said that “separating tiny flecks of gold from huge pieces of gravel” in an area rich with bears, bobcats, birds of prey and other wildlife made no sense. A Clash of Gold and Water in the California Pines 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z Earlier this year more than 20 birds of prey were found dead a various locations in Ross-shire. New sanction for wildlife crime 2014-10-05T04:00:00Z Instead, their focus will be on the illegal killing of birds of prey, for whom the red grouse is a valuable source of food. 'Favourable' prospects for 12th 2014-08-11T04:00:00Z The three-year-study of the fish-eating birds of prey is being conducted through the Yellowstone River Research Center at Rocky Mountain College. Osprey study looks for pollutants in birds 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z Without them, bigger fish and birds of prey go hungry, and fishermen often have little to catch. With historic votes, Atlantic marine councils seek to protect the ocean food chain The birds of prey are kept under constant watch at the nesting site where a webcam films their every moment. Osprey parents welcome new arrival 2014-06-08T04:00:00Z Osprey are birds of prey that feed mostly on fish and are sometimes called “fish hawks.” Maine state park to host osprey events 2014-06-07T04:00:00Z The grouse shooting season is beginning against a backdrop of ongoing controversy over the poisoning, shooting and trapping of birds of prey. 'Favourable' prospects for 12th 2014-08-11T04:00:00Z You have a choice of any big cat, bird of prey or 1980s action hero in the world for your nickname, and you go for… "the Puppet?" Who has the best nickname in boxing? 2014-05-28T04:00:00Z Frieda Hughes lives in rural Wales, where she rescues birds - crows, magpies and birds of prey. The grief equation 2014-05-13T02:19:52Z It added that the area was one of the worst in the UK for the persecution of birds of prey. RSPB reward offer over trapped bird 2014-05-10T14:18:21Z Like a bird, that is, not Superman: specifically the Red Kite, a bird of prey in the same class as eagles and hawks. Fly like an Eagle with Oculus Rift and This Funky Contraption 2014-05-08T18:59:36Z But conservationists are using the start of the season to highlight the illegal persecution of birds of prey. 'Favourable' prospects for 12th 2014-08-11T04:00:00Z As he comforted her, the male also called out, using an alarm call marmosets usually make when they spot an aerial predator such as a bird of prey. Male monkey cares for dying partner 2014-04-14T23:33:42Z The bird of prey was discovered by walkers who found the distressed bird with its leg caught in a metal spring trap on moorland, at Winscar Reservoir, near Holmfirth. Bird of prey trap death condemned 2014-04-06T10:59:38Z Officers are advising anyone who finds any further dead bird of prey to note its location and inform them, without attempting to recover it as the remains may be toxic. Bird of prey deaths reward doubled 2014-04-03T11:38:12Z Viewpoints are set up at Riggindale Valley for visitors to the watch the bird of prey at a distance as Mr Shackleton said it is vital the bird is not disturbed. Lonely golden eagle seeks partner 2014-04-02T19:03:02Z Officers are advising anyone who finds any further dead bird of prey to note its location and inform them, without attempting to recover it. Highland raptor deaths rise to 16 2014-04-01T18:00:09Z The report was published as police investigated the deaths of 11 birds of prey - seven red kites and four buzzards - in Ross-shire over the last week. Raptor poisoning numbers double 2014-03-28T00:02:56Z Which begs the question: Why does the pope repeatedly release birds into the mouths of birds of prey? Releasing doves is like ringing dinner bell 2014-01-27T18:57:33Z Jasper Dalgliesh: "This was taken at the Hawk Conservation Trust's zoo near Andover, Hampshire. A wonderful opportunity to get up close to so many birds of prey." Your pictures: Zoos 2014-01-23T11:12:36Z Although humans see best the things that are directly in front of us, for for birds of prey, “the frontal stuff is not particularly important,” Martin says. 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