Hobbies are small, agile falcons that have expanded into urban and suburban environments in recent decades. Their welfare in human-modified landscapes involves specific challenges and opportunities.
Individual hobbies in urban and suburban environments benefit from abundant aerial insect prey above ponds and parks, but face greater collision risk than rural birds during the post-breeding dispersal period. As urbanisation continues, the ability of this adaptable species to exploit new habitats reflects both wildlife adaptability and the importance of maintaining urban green spaces with water features.