Psilos Bird Photography

A common sight this is one of our most widespread and resident birds of prey. Found in urban and rural areas it can be seen hovering over grass verges where it hunts for small mammals, particularly voles and birds. Breeding sites can be found anywhere there are fields and areas of rough ground to feed over. They nest in holes and on ledges. The female is slightly larger than the male. Both are brownish on the upperparts, the male being more rufous and has blue-grey head and tail.