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Harris hawk at Somerset House

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Harris hawk

Harris hawk spotted today at Somerset House attracting quite a bit of attention. Keeper says it used to be a hobby but now he is charged with pest control of pigeons and seagulls. Patrolling Trafalgar Square can apparently be a bit dicey due to competition from Peregrine falcons that have nested in St. Martin’s.

One Comment

  1. john

    Mar 3rd 2009

    On a recent walk in the Chilterns, saw lots of Red Kites that have apparently become successful in the High Wycombe – Aylesbury area. Just thought I’d share that birds-of-prey nugget