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Birds By Sophie. H and Demi
kestrel Kestrels are mainly seen above motorways. A kestrels Latin name is falco tinnunculus. They can be seen all year round. Kestrel in flight:
Robin • Robins can be seen in woodlands, hedgerows and gardens. • Robins have a red breast which has made them the uk’s most famous bird. The Robins Latin name is Erithacus rubecula. They eat worms, seeds, plants and insects They can be seen all year round but are famous for Christmas.
Snowy Owl There has been no mating in the uk from snowy owls since 1975 in Shetland now two birds a male and a female have been spotted just a few miles away from Granitite. People hope theywill mate.
Barn owl • They have a heart shaped face • Tyto Alba is its Latin name • It is an nocturnal animal • numbers have increased between 1995-2008
Buzzard • Now the most popular bird of prey in the uk. • There Latin name is buteo buteo. • There greatest number is in Scotland. • They are seen all year round but display and call mostly in spring.