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Birds of prey (raptors) are one of the most fascinating groups, appealing to a wide range of people. They are incredibly varied, ranging from the diminutive Pygmy Falcon to giants such as the Martial Eagle. I have spent many years monitoring breeding birds of prey on the Welsh uplands for Natural Resources Wales. I have also travelled widely throughout the world and photographed many other examples which feature in the talk.

Namibia is one of the largest and most unpopulated countries in Africa and has within it an extraordinary range of habitats including thornveld, mountains, desert (the oldest in the world) and coastline. This presentation explores the fabulous wildlife of these various habitats and blends some of the most exciting aspects of natural history with stunning backdrops of Namibian scenery.

For most people, the first interest in birds arises from looking out of the front room window and puzzling over what bird they are looking at. In many cases this curiosity leads on to a lifetime interest in this fascinating aspect of our natural history. The garden is, increasingly, a vital refuge for wildlife of all types and there are a wide range of actions we can all take to enhance our enjoyment of nature on our doorsteps. This talk looks at a number of these with practical recommendations for improving the garden (no matter how big or small) for wildlife.