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Battlefield Bird of Prey Centre formerly Battlefield Falconry Centre

Sehenswürdigkeit | Shrewsbury | England | Großbritannien

Falknerei Erlebnisse in Shrewsbury

Battlefield Bird of Prey Centre – Eine faszinierende Falknerei in Shrewsbury

Interaktive Aktivitäten mit Greifvögeln

Das Battlefield Bird of Prey Centre, ehemals bekannt als Battlefield Falconry Centre, ist eine herausragende Attraktion in Shrewsbury, England, die sich ganz der Pflege, Zucht und Ausbildung von Greifvögeln widmet. Es bietet Besuchern die Möglichkeit, eine Vielzahl majestätischer Raubvögel hautnah zu erleben und mehr über die alte Kunst der Falknerei zu erfahren. Das Zentrum ist ein bedeutender Ort für Naturschutz, Bildung und interaktive Erlebnisse mit Greifvögeln und spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der Erhaltung dieser beeindruckenden Tiere.

Flugvorführungen in Bird of Prey Centre


Hintergrund und Geschichte des Zentrums
Das Zentrum wurde gegründet, um das Bewusstsein für Greifvögel zu stärken und Besuchern eine authentische Falknereierfahrung zu bieten. Ursprünglich als Battlefield Falconry Centre bekannt, wurde es später in Battlefield Bird of Prey Centre umbenannt, um die wachsende Vielfalt der dort betreuten Vogelarten widerzuspiegeln.

Naturschutz und Greifvögel Schutz

Die Falknerei hat in England eine lange Tradition, die bis ins Mittelalter zurückreicht, als Greifvögel von Adligen und Königen für die Jagd genutzt wurden. Heute dient das Zentrum vor allem dem Schutz, der Rehabilitation und der Ausbildung dieser faszinierenden Vögel, indem es sie in einem artgerechten Umfeld betreut und Besuchern ermöglicht, mit ihnen zu interagieren.

Falknerei Workshops und Programme


Die Greifvögel des Zentrums
Das Battlefield Bird of Prey Centre beherbergt eine beeindruckende Auswahl an Greifvögeln aus verschiedenen Teilen der Welt. Dazu gehören:
- Falken – Diese schnellen und wendigen Jäger sind für ihre spektakulären Flugmanöver bekannt. Besonders der Wanderfalke, der als schnellster Vogel der Welt gilt, fasziniert Besucher.
- Eulen – Das Zentrum beherbergt mehrere Eulenarten, darunter Schleiereulen, Waldohreulen und Uhus. Diese Vögel sind für ihre lautlosen Flugfähigkeiten und ihre außergewöhnliche Nachtsicht berühmt.
- Adler – Majestätische Greifvögel wie der Steinadler beeindrucken durch ihre gewaltige Flügelspannweite und ihr kraftvolles Auftreten.
- Habichte und Bussarde – Diese mittelgroßen Raubvögel sind bekannt für ihre scharfen Sinne und ihre ausgezeichneten Jagdfähigkeiten.
- Milanen und Weihen – Diese eleganten Greifvögel zeichnen sich durch ihre markante Silhouette und ihre anmutigen Gleitflüge aus.

Das Zentrum bietet nicht nur die Möglichkeit, diese Vögel aus nächster Nähe zu betrachten, sondern auch an geführten Flugvorführungen und Falknerei-Erlebnissen teilzunehmen.


Erlebnisse und Aktivitäten
Das Battlefield Bird of Prey Centre ist nicht nur ein Schaubetrieb, sondern ermöglicht interaktive und lehrreiche Erlebnisse für Besucher aller Altersgruppen. Zu den wichtigsten Aktivitäten gehören:

# 1. Flugvorführungen und Falknerei-Demonstrationen
Eines der Highlights des Zentrums sind die täglichen Flugshows, bei denen Besucher die Greifvögel in Aktion erleben können. Dabei zeigen die Falkner, wie die Vögel auf ihre Kommandos reagieren, wie sie Beute fangen und welche einzigartigen Flugtechniken sie besitzen.

# 2. Falknerei-Erlebnisse
Besucher können an praktischen Falknerei-Erlebnissen teilnehmen, bei denen sie die Möglichkeit haben, Greifvögel auf den Handschuh zu nehmen, sie zu füttern und zu beobachten, wie sie von ihrem Arm aus starten und wieder zurückkehren. Diese Erlebnisse vermitteln einen einzigartigen Einblick in die traditionelle Kunst der Falknerei.

# 3. Eulen-Begegnungen
Eine besonders beliebte Aktivität ist die Begegnung mit verschiedenen Eulenarten, bei der Besucher diese faszinierenden Vögel aus nächster Nähe betrachten, ihre lautlose Flugtechnik erleben und mehr über ihre Lebensweise erfahren können.

# 4. Spaziergänge mit Greifvögeln
Ein weiteres außergewöhnliches Erlebnis ist der Hawk Walk, bei dem Besucher gemeinsam mit einem Falkner und einem Greifvogel auf dem Handschuh durch das Gelände spazieren gehen. Dabei lernen sie, wie die Vögel ihre Umgebung wahrnehmen und erhalten spannende Einblicke in ihr Jagdverhalten.

# 5. Bildungsprogramme und Workshops
Das Zentrum engagiert sich stark für die Aufklärung über Greifvögel und Naturschutz. Es bietet Workshops und Programme für Schulen, Gruppen und Naturliebhaber an, die sich mit dem Verhalten, der Biologie und dem Schutz dieser Tiere beschäftigen.


Naturschutz und Artenschutz
Ein zentraler Aspekt des Battlefield Bird of Prey Centre ist sein Engagement für den Schutz von Greifvögeln und ihren Lebensräumen. Die Falknerei spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der Erhaltung von Greifvögeln, insbesondere in Zeiten, in denen viele Arten durch Umweltzerstörung, Pestizide und Lebensraumverlust bedroht sind. Das Zentrum setzt sich für:
- Die Rehabilitation verletzter Greifvögel ein, die nach ihrer Genesung wieder in die Natur entlassen werden.
- Zuchtprogramme, um bedrohte Arten zu erhalten.
- Aufklärungskampagnen, um die Öffentlichkeit für den Schutz von Greifvögeln und ihren natürlichen Lebensräumen zu sensibilisieren.


Die Umgebung und das Battlefield Heritage Site
Das Zentrum befindet sich auf dem Gelände des Battlefield Heritage Site, das historisch bedeutend ist. Hier fand im Jahr 1403 die Schlacht von Shrewsbury statt, eine der wichtigsten Auseinandersetzungen des Englischen Bürgerkriegs zwischen König Heinrich IV. und den rebellischen Anhängern von Henry Percy, bekannt als Hotspur. Das Gelände bietet auch heute noch zahlreiche historische Sehenswürdigkeiten und Wanderwege, die sich ideal mit einem Besuch des Greifvogelzentrums kombinieren lassen.

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Battlefield 1403
SY4 3DB Shrewsbury

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Öffnungszeiten

Sonntags11:00 - 15:30
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Freitags11:00 - 15:30
Samstags11:00 - 15:30

Bewertungen

190 Bewertungen

Lucy
21.12.2024

Lisa went above and beyond to ensure we had the best time, lisa managed to book us in for a last minute experience and we got to handle 5 beautiful birds and have our own little private tour! We got to watch the birds being fed and we fell in love with pippin the little burrowing owl, Thankyou so much- will be back soon
Steve Yates
12.10.2024

Fantastic place to visit, owner extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Shop/Cafe next door was superb and a great place for families to visit.
Sarah McNicholas
30.09.2024

When we first got there, the owner was friendly and helpful. You can pay cash or by card before entering. We were left to walk around on our own and enjoy the birds in their glory. All birds were visible and looked happy in their home. A lot of work going on to ensure the birds homes are reflected to their needs and an endless task for the owner and such a challenging yet satisfying task. Thank you for doing such a great job and allowing us the public to see these beautiful birds.
andrew mcnicholas
25.09.2024

Lovely little set up. Small to medium size birds of pray. Worth a visit if you're in the area. All our questions were answered and other snippets of info too.
Claire Clews
16.09.2024

Visited Sunday 15th Sept . Lovely place , staff very knowledgeable and Birds very well cared for . Spent 1.5hrs handling and watching the birds fly . Great cafe on - site with delicious food . Well worth a visit . Highly recommend.
Mike Kelly
01.09.2024

Part of a working farm, with a butchery, and coffee shop. On the day we went, it was very windy, quite cold, and overcast with the occasional drizzle. The scenery was amazing. The welcome less so. One staff member in the coffee shop was very welcoming and happy to help. Two others who were more elderly We're not inclined to be as friendly. I have to say, the cakes were to die for. I would avoid the latte like a barge pole. I've never had a latte that just had ordering milk added to it, without being steamed or frost up or something other than just poured in. Prices, for what it was, were exceptionally high. Certainly much more than I was happy to pay.
Rob Adams
09.08.2024

I read the reviews before going and wasn't disappointed at all, spoke to the young lady and she was very knowledgeable about her birds,even gave me a tip on my crows 😉, excellent place to visit and value for money,would fully recommend.
Robin Phillips
21.07.2024

Gorgeous birds and great value, interesting visit!
Kim Smith
06.06.2024

We took our 6yrs old Grandson as part of his birthday present. He was a little unsure about it before he went, but after meeting Lisa for a few minutes his confidence and enjoyment grew by the minute. He had an amazing time! He didn’t stop talking about it all the way home… a wonderful experience which we think he will treasure. I would encourage others to do the same. Lisa is a Professional in two camps… She has worked in Education & then she became a full time Falconer. Her expertise in both, shines through - she is absolutely great! And the birds are too!
Sam Jermy
05.06.2024

Beautiful place Staff are very knowledgeable. Didn't mind all the questions and comments and were happy and cheerful
Jo Mansell
27.05.2024

So close up to some magnificent birds of prey . Fantastic staff 👏
Chris N
13.04.2024

We visited as a family with three children aged 4 to 9 in early April. It is kind of interesting and the kids enjoyed the craft room but really it is expensive for what it is: basically a dozen or so caged birds. I wouldn't make a special trip to go here but ok if you need to fill an hour and you're in the area.
Sara B
03.04.2024

We’ve just come away from a lovely visit, and have spent 1-1.5 hours here. We read the reviews and knew to expect a fairly small set up. We have thoroughly enjoyed a more personalised experience with two members of staff, who are clearly very passionate about the welfare of the birds, knowledgeable and keen on providing a customer experience. It sounds as though there are plans to enhance the setup and we look forward to seeing the developments.
Michal L
03.04.2024

Heartbreaking views of poor birds living in very small cages. There is a note to keep quiet, but kids are screaming all day around the poor, stressed birds. Some birds are literally chained to small posts. I advise against paying to see this cruelty, worst £6 pounds spent in my life.
Adrian Mccorkell
31.03.2024

Small centre but you can tell the birds are well cared for
Chantelle Smith
29.03.2024

This place was amazing! We were the only ones there so Paul gave us a personal tour full with lots of fun facts and personal information about each bird they cared for. You could tell he had passion for his job. He was very lovely and friendly and happy to answer all our questions and have a laugh. Made our experience one to remember. Thank you Paul. This place was only small so not a full day thing, but also has a cafe, farm shop and butchers on site which was packed. (So must be good!) We could not get a parking space but parked down the road and walked. The car pack gets filled with all the customers from the farm shop. All in all good experience. ☺💕
Debbie Hawthorn
17.03.2024

We visited the Bird of Prey Centre today for the first time. The entrance fee (£5.50 per adult) was perfect for the size of attraction and knowing the funds go towards housing and keeping the birds made it worthwhile. The staff and volunteers are friendly and helpful and obviously have great ideas and aspirations for the future of the centre. Will definitely keep an eye on developments and re-visit in the future :)
Joe Bowles
25.02.2024

I booked my wife and I onto the owl handling experience for 2. Firstly, walking around the centre, you can tell they take great pride and passion in their birds. The cages and birds are very well looked after and in great condition. There's loads of information about the birds, and the staff are very willing to answer any questions. The owl handling was great, and again its very clear the staff have a lot of passion for the birds and know a great deal but are very honest if you ask a question they can't answer. We handled 4 owls in total of different sizes and flew 3 of them. It was such a great experience and I'd definitely recommend it for anyone.
Saz Peters
21.02.2024

We really enjoyed visiting and were more than happy to pay the price and more than suggested donation to handle Dave. We know this money goes to a good cause looking after these birds and that they are well cared for. I've never seen any as vocal as at this place which was great to hear all their different calls. We'd recommend a trip out, its not huge which isn't a bad thing for the wellbeing of the birds, but there's also a farm shop, cafe and walks around the area. Thank you.
Tracey Parkinson
19.02.2024

Great bird handling experience at the Battlefield Bird of Prey Centre with Lisa and Liz - very knowledgable and a great variety of birds to hold and see up close. Highly recommended!
David law
12.02.2024

Fantastic place educational with good knowledgeable staff you can even handle a bird of prey for small fee there is also flying of the birds well and truly worth a visit
Carl Bailey
11.02.2024

Most excellent place to visit. Staff were fantastic extremely knowledgeable and very welcoming. The birds were brilliant which we interacted with. Highly recommended
Dotti Torry
29.01.2024

Sunday appeared to be very popular. The second main attraction seemed to be the restaurant offering their traditional Sunday roast. There was a 20 minute wait. However it was proving to be a truly good positive review for the restaurant to have such an appeal. The owls and falcons were an amazing sight. The Raven was a character and stood out as a firm favourite with many but after 12 years residency there was told he is about to embark on a new venture elsewhere and will be hugely missed. Will definitely arrive earlier on the second visit to absorb all the current events Battlefield bird of Prey has on their timetable.
Cheryl McCartney
11.01.2024

BOOKED 2 EXPERIENCES FOR THE SAME DAY - GREAT STAFF , BIRDS ARE WELL LOOKED AFTER AND VERY UNUSUAL BIRDS TOO .THE STAFF HAVE AN AMAZING PASSION AND VERY INFORMATIVE , FRIENDLY SITE , ALSO A LOT TO DO ON SITE WITH SHOPS ,RESTAURANT , WALKS AND HISTORY CENTRE
Cheryl
08.01.2024

The experiences are amazing, the walk hawk and owl experience was brilliant, very informative, friendly, hands on experience, would definitely recommend, we will definitely be returning for further experience
m g
05.11.2023

Great visit today. Lots of beautiful owls and hawks, clearly excellently looked after. Good activity sheet for kids to do. Warm welcome by engaging and helpful proprietress. And next door to the superb 1403 cafe and farm shop. Very much recommended.
Natalie and Dan O'Mahony
14.10.2023

What an amazing little gem on the 1403 Battlefield site. Really well looked after birds and friendly staff. We'll worth a visit and not too expensive. Lots of events going on as well!
Samantha Witomski
26.09.2023

What an amazing experience this was! To go on a walk with a hawk (smile) and watch it fly up to the trees and back down to your glove is thrilling! Then to be able to interact with several kinda of owls and have them just hang out on your arm for a bit was incredible! The guides are knowledgeable and personable and the entire facility is wonderful! Very much worth the visit!
Caldo Vespa
10.09.2023

This is a great place to visit. such a variety of birds, all very well looked after. The staff were fantastic and for a donation you can even hold some of the birds. Its a small business but the owner is a fantastic woman and my wife and i wish her all the best. This is 100% recommended. Tickets for adults is £5.50 each, apparently some people think this is excessive but we thought it was well worth the price. I cannot say enough about how good this is.
Jim Wood
03.09.2023

Such an amazing experience, guide Lisa was lovely and knowledgeable, birds stunning, so amazing to have a owl standing on your arm, next door but not connected to the bird place is a lovely farm shop and a great cafe, pigs and sheep, so much to see and do, highly recommended. 😀😀
Richard Westerman
29.08.2023

We just turned up and had a brilliant time. Lots of amazing birds, a really knowledgeable owner and the kids got to handle one of the birds for a small donation fee. Definitely recommend.
Jill York
20.08.2023

Fabulous experience thank you.
Jason Montgomery
11.08.2023

We booked a personal experience with Lisa at the last minute. She readily accommodated and found time for us the next day. Her enthusiasm for the birds was infectious and she readily shared knowledge and stories about her work. We had exposure to 4 different birds and we each took turns having them fly to us. It was a great experience I can’t recommend enough. Book ahead.
Bill McTaggart
01.08.2023

Lovely facility with well cared for birds. Friendly knowledgeable staff .
Andrea Wingrove-Malpass
25.07.2023

We originally went to attend the battle of Shrewsbury reenactment, and noticed the bird of prey center. What a fantastic place! The staff were all amazing, very helpful, and very informative. Entrance is free, with the option to make a donation ( which we did). When looking at the birds I noticed a sign saying you could handle a bird for £2, so we did. What a fantastic experience! And for only £2 ! We loved our time there, and would definitely recommend. Thank you to the staff, you were all fab!
Sean Hogg
11.06.2023

Definitely worth a visit! Staff are helpful and very knowledgeable about what they do.

 

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