Learn about the fascinating raptor species we study here in Dorset, UK.

Citizen science has an important part to play in our studies and we welcome your sightings.

Multiple seasons of intensive fieldwork and countless hours of nest cameras given us unique data.

The iconic 'white' owl that screeches at night, it nests in holes in trees and old buildings.

Common,  easily visible raptor often seen soaring on thermals as it hunts.

Large and very secretive hunter of woods and larger forests, predator of birds and squirrels.

Common species nesting in farmland and towns. Often seen hovering as it hunts voles.

Secretive and scarce breeder, Schedule 1 protected species, summer migrant.

The UK’s smallest owl, often fond nesting in holes in trees or walls. Diet includes insects and worms.

One of the fastest birds in the world, this bird nests on sea cliffs and tall buildings in Dorset.

The marsh harrier nests in large reedbeds, feeding on frogs, small mammals and water birds.

Distinctive large, flappy raptor with a forked tail, becoming more common in Dorset.