A BIRD of prey has gone missing from Muncaster Castle.

Staff from the popular tourist spot announced that Swift, their female Saker falcon flew off from an exercise session.

Bird staff have been out tracking her GPS location over the Lake District mountains but unfortunately have lost signal.

The falcon can be recognised as she has a leather anklets and a bell on her legs as well as rings with telephone numbers.

If anyone has seen or spots her please contact Muncaster ASAP on 01229 717614 with a location and ideally a photograph as well.