Wildlife and nature is not just found in the countryside. Meet the buzzing birding community in the unlikely location of Leeds city centre.

Ranger Kate Martin meets experts watching the skies for Peregrine Falcons, learns how listen for bird calls and discovers how even the smallest of spaces can be transformed into a haven for winged companions.

Host: Kate Martin

Producer: Nikki Ruck

Sound editor: Jesus Gomez

Find out more about birdwatching and creating a wildlife garden

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife 

Meet the University of Leeds peregrines and watch the live webcam 

sustainability.leeds.ac.uk/our-work/biodiversity/university-of-leeds-peregrines/

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