WHAT IS THE NATIONAL BIRDS OF PREY CENTRE?
We are one of the oldest, probably the largest and certainly the best known and respected specialist collection of birds of prey in the world. Housing approximately 300 birds of over 80 species, the Centre leads the world in the number of species bred in captivity. To date 60 species have been bred here, with new species laying eggs each year. MISSION STATEMENT The National Birds of Prey Centre achieves its conservation of birds of prey through Education, Captive Breeding, Research and Rehabilitation. Education: Our methods for achieving this are on many levels. We aim to educate every visitor that comes through the gates. As many are only here for a day out, we try to make any education interesting, informative and fun. It is best achieved through our daily flying demonstrations, where between them, the birds and staff teach more than any written information can achieve. The guide book which is just about to be revised, has been written to use in projects and to last as a useful docum
