Eurasian Hobby
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Heathland, farmland (summer).
Diet: Dragonflies, hirundines.
Best time to spot: Scythe-winged; takes Swallows in flight.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. More on the season in UK raptors and owls.
Where to see it
Reserves where the Eurasian Hobby is on the list:
Recent UK sightings
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Kit that helps
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