Wildlife

UK Hobby Falcon Welfare: Prey Availability

Hobby falcons breeding in the UK depend on dragonfly-rich wetlands and swallow-rich farmland for successful chick rearing.

Key Facts

Scientific evidence guides best practice in this welfare area
Welfare improvements here are achievable at reasonable cost
Public awareness and consumer choice drive positive welfare change
Every informed person strengthens the animal welfare movement

Welfare Considerations

Individual hobby welfare during chick rearing depends entirely on prey availability near the nest site. Wetland conservation and insect-friendly farmland management both support breeding hobby welfare.

What You Can Do

Learn more about this welfare topic from scientific sources
Support organisations working on this welfare issue
Make informed choices that support better welfare outcomes
Share knowledge about animal welfare with others