Winging it in the City | Urban Bird Spotting

Wildlife and nature is not just found in the countryside. Meet the buzzing birding community in the unlikely location of Leeds city centre.

Ranger Kate Martin meets experts watching the skies for Peregrine Falcons, learns how listen for bird calls and discovers how even the smallest of spaces can be transformed into a haven for winged companions.

Production
Host: Kate Martin
Producer: Nikki Ruck
Sound editor: Jesus Gomez

Discover more
Find out more about birdwatching and creating a wildlife garden
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife 

Meet the University of Leeds peregrines and watch the live webcam 
sustainability.leeds.ac.uk/our-work/biodiversity/university-of-leeds-peregrines/

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