Tag: Birds of Prey
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What is the UKs biggest bird of prey?
Last week we were so excited to be joined by the UKs LARGEST species of raptor – the White Tailed Sea Eagle! With a wingspan up to 2 and a half metres and a weight up to 5kg, these birds look like a flying barn door in the air! With about 150 pairs estimated accross…
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British Bird of Prey Day 2024 is a wrap!
Our busiest day on record saw over 200 of you visit and spend the day with us for some incredible wildlife inspiration! We had some fabulous stallholders including Wild About Britain, RSPB, Avon Wildlife Trust, Raptor Aid and more, alongside a not one, not two, not three but FIVE headline speakers talking about their careers…
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What is the worlds largest Owl?
Biggest Owl in the world? Well scientists can’t quite settle on one answer, so it comes down to two different species. First is the Blakiston’s Fish Owl, native to the colder regions of South East Asia, the species is sadly in low number and dependent on conservation strategies in the wild. But much closer to…
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Birdwatching in Bath this summer!
We have a few peaks of sunshine in July and it is one of the brightest times of the year to explore wild spaces in the local area. With long days and nature buzzing with life all around, there are plenty of raptors that you may be able to spot up in the sky! By…
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What bird of prey hovers?
Famously once referred to as the ‘Roadside Raptor’, this incredible native bird of prey can often be spotted hovering perfectly stationary just a few meters above the roadside, in search of prey hidden amongst the grassy verges.The truth is, many of our British birds of prey and owls hover – Buzzards have been known to…
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Spring has sprung for our Barn Owlets!
Spring is turning to summer and the sun is finally starting to shine for 2024. This is good news for our Nest Box conservation programme, in particular this lovely family of Barn Owlets! Did you know that 100% of the proceeds from your visit support our work in conservation? Our Nest Box and Land Manager…
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Which owl goes Twit Twoo?
The haunting sound of the ‘Twit-Twoo’ from our back gardens and patches of woodland can sometimes keep you awake in the small hours of the morning or perhaps stop you in your tracks just as the sun starts to set in the evening! The funny thing is, that despite there being over 250 species of…
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Are bird of prey centres cruel?
If you love wildlife, birds or just fancy a good day out – is it a good idea to support a bird of prey centre? Or are the birds unhappy being kept in these environments? Supporting ethical, reputable organisations is crucial for the continuation of good animal welfare – so it’s great that you are…