North Somerset Bird Of Prey Centre

Our Aims and Objectives;

Conservation of Birds of Prey through public education, captive breeding,

treatment and rehabilitation of wild injured birds of prey.

The main visitors centre is open to the public for limited dates each year (Please see our 'Open Days' section for more details). We run 'Experience Days' on all other dates throughout the year where visitors can get up close to our Birds of Prey and other animals (Please see our 'Experience Days' section for more details on the different experiences that we offer).

Education is on going to all visitors.  The Centre undertakes more in depth education to specific groups and parties, from schools to universities and offers off-site lectures and teaching. 

The Centre continues its captive breeding aims; to research species; breed from species not previously understood; maintain the collection and provide birds for demonstrations, both in the U.K and further afield.

We are a fully licensed and insured.  We are passionate about educating people about birds of prey and the challenges they face in the wild.  We strongly believe children are the future and a child who grows up loving nature and wanting to save it will be an adult that takes action.

Our Experience Days operate all year round

Experiences must be pre booked by emailing nsbopc@aol.co.uk or calling 07557 785621

All of our experiences are fun, educational and very hands on.

From Owl Experiences and Falconry Days to Hawk Walks and Bird of Prey

Encounters, we have something for everyone to enjoy!

Experience vouchers can also be purchased as gifts which are valid for 12 months.

Visit our 'Experiences and Gift Vouchers' section to find our more.

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We also hold limited Open Days each year at our visitors centre

As well as running Experience days throughout the year, we also open our doors to our visitors centre on certain days each year where you will be able to.... 

~ Meet over 60 resident birds of prey including eagles, kites, falcons, hawks and owls.

~ Find out about our exotic mammals from foxes and skunks, to mongoose and meerkats,

at our amazing feeding shows and talks.

~ We also have a variety of reptiles and creepy crawlies!
 

Please visit our 'Open Days' section for timings, admission prices and

all events happening throughout each of our open days.

Edit: We have been overwhelmed by the love, well wishes and support Jager and our team have recieved.  We have had wonderful donations of cozy beds and blankets for Jager, toys, treats and get well soon cards.  We have also been asked for ways in which you can contribute towards the vet and medical bills.  Whilst we do not like asking for donations we do appreciate that Jager has touched your hearts and some of you would like to help and we are incredibly greatful for that.

Below is a link to our PayPal account and anything you can/would like to donated would be very much appreciated.  A huge thank you from Jager and all his care team xx 

paypal.me/nsbopc

A little while ago, Jäger our corsac fox, hurt his leg. X-rays confirmed he had hyperextended (dislocated) the joint and irreparable damage had been done to the ligaments and tendons which a cast and rest would not fix. After a consult with our vet we were referred to a specialist, Dr Kevin Parsons at Langford. Our options for Jäger included amputation of the leg or a complex surgery to fit a metal plate. Due to Jäger being so small and his foot and leg bones being so tiny, the operation was a risk but one we all felt was worth taking to give Jäger the best chance of a normal life. Just over a week ago Kevin performed a Pancarpal arthrodesis using bone from Jägers shoulder to repair the joint and fitted a metal plate to his leg. Jäger has a long recovery period ahead of him and it will be a while before we see if the operation has been a success and he is on crate rest for the next few months while his leg heals. The treatment has been very expensive but we can’t put a price on his health and welfare and he is worth every penny to us. Throughout all the vet appointments, surgery, dressing changes, medication and after care, Jäger has been an absolute super star and we are so proud of him. We owe a huge thanks to Kevin and all his team at Langford vets as well as our own vet for all her advice and aftercare. We will be keeping everything crossed that Jäger goes from strength to strength and we will keep you all posted. 

Above: Before op x-ray

Left: After op x-ray 

2020 Open Day Dates Now Released!

Visit our 'Open Days' section for more details

Static and Flying displays available for events, fêtes, carnivals, shows, corporate entertainment, television and much more.  

For enquiries, bookings and availability please contact us at nsbopc@aol.co.uk