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The Peregrine Hunts
Episode 3 of 9
David Attenborough reads from J. A. Baker's classic of British nature writing which records the peregrine's hunting life. It is autumn and the avian predator is in pursuit of prey
David Attenborough reads from J. A. Baker's masterpiece about the natural world. Now, it is autumn and this avian predator is in pursuit of prey.
The Peregrine was published over fifty years ago to critical acclaim and has inspired many writers of contemporary nature writing including Robert Macfarlane. Written in the form of a diary it charts Baker's observations of the peregrine's hunting life.
Abridged by Katrin Williams
Produced by Elizabeth Allard