Goshawks are known for their incredible speed and agility, often called ‘phantoms of the forest’ because they move so fast through the trees.

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Their piercing amber eyes are quite something, a predatory, unyielding stare from a Red Kite that I don’t think any mouse nearby would want to encounter. To be honest, I felt quite intimidated myself. 😆

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Southern White-faced Owl (Ptilopsis granti)

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I recently read that Red Kites were apparently sacred during medieval times as they would help clean waste from towns, reducing the spread of disease. This makes sense as they are somewhat scavengers.

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The barn owl is built for stealth. With specialized feathers that muffle sound, it can hunt in total silence, detecting prey with pinpoint accuracy.

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