Happy half term! 💚

Looking for a day out to fascinate the whole family? Come and visit our beautiful birds this week! 🤩

Our daily summer timetable is in full swing - check out what's on and book your visit: ow.ly/fEcB50RWn2A

Who's joining us for beautiful sunsets and breathing bird flights at our first Sunset at the Trust event this Saturday? ☀🦅

Kickstart your summer with a glorious after-hours event at the Hawk Conservancy Trust: ow.ly/prij50RSGmL

Office and Administration Manager Denise Coates has completed the Newbury 10k today as part of our Team Trust Fundraising Challenge! 👏

We are raising money to conserve Lappet-faced Vultures - Africa's largest, yet sadly Endangered, vulture: ow.ly/xKXy50RWrOh

Securing the future for vultures 🐣

We’re part of breeding programmes, known as EEPs (EAZA Ex-situ Programmes) that help to boost numbers of these important birds! #ScienceSaturday

Your visit supports our work to conserve birds of prey: ow.ly/SHzY50RSmZE

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Happy birthday Angola! 🎉

What better way to kick off the birthday celebrations than with a brand new rubber snake for the birthday boy 🐍🦵

Remember you can come see Angola's incredible kicking skills at our Wings of Africa flying display this summer: hawk-conservancy.org/your-visit/

Head of Living Collection Gary Benton completed a 100km hike this weekend! 😲

Gary's gruelling hike kicks off our summer of fundraising challenges supporting our work with Endangered Lappet-faced Vultures 💚

Support Gary and our team with a donation: ow.ly/tMmL50RPkW3

Keep your eyes to the skies as birds of prey climb to incredible heights on warm thermals ☁👀

Can you spot the forked-tail of a Red Kite, or fan-tail of a Buzzard? Watch out for the iconic hovering Kestrel, or speedy flight of a Peregrine Falcon! #LoveNature #LoveWildlife

What stunning images of our birds taking flight at sunset 😍

See two breathtaking flying displays as the sun dips below the horizon this summer at Sunset at the Trust Saturday 1 June! ☀🦅

Kick off your summer at this special event: ow.ly/Z4r250REqVB

📸: Aidan Hughes

Our birds benefit your wellbeing! 💚🦉 #ScienceSaturday

We've done some research that shows spending time in nature, surrounded by our birds, can be extremely beneficial for your health and wellbeing 🦅🥰

Have you found time for nature this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek ?

Birds of prey around the world are under threat #EndangeredSpeciesDay 🌍

We work directly in the field to research why birds of prey are on the decline, and how we can conserve them 🦉📋

Support us to conserve birds of prey and their habitats: ow.ly/tRMl50RK0Ww

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Our first fundraising challenge is here! 🚶‍♂️

Kicking off our challenges is Head of Living Collection Gary Benton, who is taking on a 100km hike this weekend! 😲

Support Gary fundraising for our work with Lappet-faced Vultures: ow.ly/P12W50RElL9

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Today, we’re attending the #WorldSpeciesCongress 🌍

Organised by #ReverseTheRed , we’ll be joining other experts from over 50 countries working to reverse the decline of species on the brink.

With your support, saving species is possible. Support us: ow.ly/ozP250REb1P

Join Jillian from the Bird Team on the morning weigh-in! 🦉

Sometimes, it's not a straightforward job - our birds love to keep the team on their toes by causing a bit of mischief 🤭

With warmer weather approaching, come see our cheeky birds soon: ow.ly/RFhK50REaPh

Did you catch us on the telly last week? 🦉📺

On the latest episode of Escape to the Country, our UK Conservation Biologist Dr Matt Stevens joined @sonaliShah talking about our important Raptor Nest Box Project!

Catch Matt at 34 minutes on BBC iPlayer: ow.ly/zEB850RE9XB

Connecting with nature is so important for our wellbeing 💚

We are always so touched to hear how many of you find watching our birds fly such an uplifting experience #LoveNature #LoveWildlife

Be sure to spend some peaceful time in nature this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 🦉🌼🦋

Love is in the air as we fly into our busy wedding season! 💒

Surrounded by nature and our beautiful birds, we've got you under our wing from ceremony to reception, with food and entertainment covered 💜

Looking for a venue like no other? Get in touch: hawk-conservancy.org/functions/wedd…