Hawk Conservancy Trust, Nr Andover,
Hampshire
by Val123
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The
Hawk Conservancy Trust is a UK registered charity
whose mission is the conservation of Birds of Prey
I have been a member of the Hawk Conservancy Trust
for a number of years now and can thoroughly recommend
it as a brilliant location for BOP enthusiasts.
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With 3 flying demonstrations during the day -
all in different locations around the centre there
is plenty to keep those wanting to practice their
in-flight techniques busy. The hi-light of the
day for me is always the 2pm Valley of the eagles
display which climaxes with the return of the
magnificent Bald Eagles flying over the wild flower
meadow. It's trying to get a shot I am happy with
of this that keeps me going back for more.
In between the demos keep an eye on the flying
areas as there are often birds in training being
flown.
In addition to the captive birds on the site there
is every chance you will be able to get shots
of wild BOP as will, including Red kites, Buzzards
and Kestrels.
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Every afternoon there is a heron feed which you
can view from the hides, in addition to the heron
you can often see wild Kestrel, Red Kites and
Buzzards joining in.
For those of you with a competitive streak the
centre also runs a monthly photographic competition,
details of which can be found on their website.
Like everywhere the centre is very busy during
the summer months but during the early spring,
late autumn and winter months you can often have
it virtually to yourself.
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www.hawk-conservancy.org
Hawk
Conservancy Trust
Sarson Lane,
Weyhill,
Andover,
Hampshire.
SP11 8DY, UK
Tel:
01264 773850.
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