The Hobby (Falco subbuteo)

map'For most bird-watchers the casual sighting of a Hobby,whether soaring on crescent wings or dashing in pursuit of martins and dragonflies,causes exclamation.This falcon's petite,lithe form at once conjures an image of compact power,with fluid wing strokes and graceful flight that are matched by the beauty of the perched bird.Relatively few people are fortunate to observe the Hobby in its hidden haunts of heath,down,farmland or broken forest,especially during the unobtrusive part of its nesting cycle between April and mid July.......................

This book gives a detailed account of the Hobby's secretive breeding habits,varied hunting techniques and wide prey spectrum.Other chapters include a review of its status and ecology throughout the Eurasian range,notably in Britain,the mystery of its migration,and what is known about its wintering quarters.Factors that may be governing size,distribution and reproduction of its breeding populations are discussed'.(inside front cover) * See also a fine painting of Hobby and young by GE Lodge here Also Birds of prey and Owls of Western Europe

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