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Katie Fuller

Not too long ago, you'd have needed to head to the coast or bleak uplands to stand a chance of seeing a peregrine in full flight. These days, they're breeding in many of the UK's biggest towns and cities. If you've yet to see one, head to one of our Dates with Nature for a really good look - you don't even need binoculars.

The beautiful photo above was taken by Ben Hall and is part of our fabulous RSPB Images library.

For an extra-special treat, check out this video of downhill mountain biking champion Gee Atherton being pursued by a peregrine as they both hurtle down a Welsh mountainside!

I'm glad it wasn't me in the saddle, but watching the bird's agility in the air is really something very special. It's just as well Gee couldn't see what was coming up behind him as I think he'd probably have fallen off...