A Raptor Treat

I went into town this morning to get the papers when walking to the post box to post something I noticed a stall that was put up in front of hmv, the music store.

When I got to the stall I noticed some owls and other birds sitting on tree stumps.

The stall was put up by the Cambridgeshire Raptor Foundation which is a Bird of Prey Sanctuary and Hospital.

It is located in 30 acres and it is home to over 300 raptors and more than 44 species, many threatened or endangered. Among the birds are Owls, Hawks, Falcons,Buzzards, Vultures, and Eagles.

I took some photos with my mobile phone so apologises for any dark photos. I think for now on I will be carrying my camera with me.

I also got permission from 2 of the displayers after explaining what a blog was to publish this.


























The Raptor Foundation, Cambridgeshire:

*Provides rehabilitated birds to the wild.

*Provides sanctuary for unreleasable raptors.

*Provides research into environmental problems and conservation matters.

*Breeds from injured raptors so that the offspring may take their place in the wild.

*Provides visitors an opportunity to meet and learn about birds of prey.

At the Centre is a Tea Room, Gift Shop, Bed & Breakfast, Raptor Kraft Shop, Exhibition Room, Camp Site and Guided Tours.

Contact the Centre for admission charges or look at their website.

All proceeds contribute to the care and rehabilitation of injured birds of prey.

Membership, adoption, hunting days (of the birds) and meet the bird days forms available on request.

Open 7 days a week, 10:00am to 5:00pm
Flying Displays, 12 noon, 2pm, and 4pm (weather permitting)

There is also Twilight Flying.

The Raptor Foundation
The Heath, St Ives Road
Woodhurst, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3BT
Tel: 01487 741140
Email: heleowl@aol.com
Website: http://www.raptorfoundation.org.uk