Uncovered - the life styles of our four species of falcon - kestrel, merlin, hobby and peregrine. Exposed - the horrible effects of the DDT use on peregrines. And their subsequent recovery after the banning of the substance. ‘Andy Village is a (no, the) British expert on kestrels... his knowledge and expertise result in a book that ranges over identification, ecology, breeding biology, migrations and into vexed questions like egg collecting and pesticides, while remaining easily accessible to everyone.’ - the Biologist
