UK's biggest bird of prey one of many spotted in Hampshire

Daily Echo Camera Club members have been wading through the woods in search of these majestic birds – including the UK’s biggest and smallest birds of prey.

In March a bird notorious for being hard to spot was pictured by Chris Cowell just outside of Winchester – a goshawk.

A goshawk near Winchester (Image: NQ) RSPB Bird and Wildlife Conservation Charity has said the goshawk very secretive and difficult to see.

March also saw Camera Club member, Ricky Wallis, snap a picture of the worlds fastest bird - the peregrine falcon. 

The bird was spotted perched on a building near to Southampton City Centre and can fly through the air at speeds of more than 200 miles per hour when diving.

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In April, one of the the UK’s smallest birds of prey was seen near Southampton - Daily Echo Camera Club member John Scamell snapped a sparrowhawk looking for another bird's nest.

The UK's biggest wading bird (Image: NQ) Later in the month, The UK’s biggest bird of prey was seen by Camera Club member, Andy Shergold.

The bird was spotted looking for prey from the treetops near Fawley and has an impressive wingspan of more than two meters.

John Scamell was also lucky enough to snap a picture of the UK’s biggest wading bird in April – the curlew.