Of all the creatures that feature in wildlife television programmes, birds of prey rate high. It’s not surprising. Good looking with a hint of danger, they command respect and their vital statistics are just as good. Many have a turn of speed that can take your breath away and aerial agility that even Olympians envy. Who needs Poldark for drama and excitement, when these fast flying stars of sky and screen are around?

Read award-winning wildlife documentary filmmaker and chairman of Devon Wildlife Trust, Andrew Cooper’s column in Friday’s paper.

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