Subbuteo

This Hobby, Falco subbuteo, has just arrived after migrating from Africa.

It has caught a tiny fly in its talons and is having problems locating it and eating it.

Hobby - The Hall of Einar - photograph © David Bailey (not the)

All whilst flying fast and manoeuvring in mid-air.

It’s a real talent.

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