Why it's awesome: The Pesquet's parrot is more famously known as the Dracula parrot — and with its mix of jet-black and blood-red feathers, it's easy to see why. They also sound terrifying, as their ...

Hertfordshire: Everything was quiet apart from a screeching red kite. Maybe it thought I was a threat on my bike As I cycled up the narrow country lane, I stopped when I heard an almighty piercing ...