Talons!

Synopsis

Shows specific behavioural aspects of individual British birds of prey and demonstrates their success as predators. Birds shown in action include the golden eagle, peregrine falcon, buzzard, kestrel, harrier, kite, sparrowhawk, goshawk, short-eared owl, barn owl, tawny owl and osprey. The elegance and ecological importance of the birds is emphasised.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 21 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 21 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1978

Availability

Hire

Notes

Video version paired with SILVER MEADOWS and MIGRATION MYSTERY TOURS.

Uses

Introductory courses.*

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

birds; buzzards; eagles; falcons; hawks; kestrels; owls

Credits

Director

David Leighton

Producer

John Tomkins

Contributor

David Leighton

Cast

Alan Dobie

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Film Unit

Distributor

Name

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

Phone

01795 427614

Fax

01795 474871

Address

c/o Education Distribution Service
Unit 2, Drywall Estate, Castle Road
Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 3RL

Notes

Address for catalogues: Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Film and Video Unit, The Lodge, Sandy, Beds SG19 2DL, tel 01767 680551, fax 01767 692365