We are so so pleased to tell you that Feathers and Fur Falconry Centre has finally opened its doors to the general public after what has been an epic period of survival, determination, new construction skills and lots of patience. In March 2021 the centre was complete after our massive push to build it in…
Finally an update!!! (November 2021) Its been so long and I feel that if you have followed us on social media you have been by our sides for every nail, plank of wood, wheel barrow of gravel, and tear. So as we approach Christmas 2022 I thought it was time to up date you on…
Life so far 2020 has proven to be a very difficult year for absolutely everyone, and even through we have managed to survive and didn’t need to call for help like many many zoos and falconry centres across the country we are now facing the single biggest hurdle we have ever faced…… ……We are Moving!!!!! …
What is a Hen Harrier? Hen harriers (Circus cyaneus) are the most intensely persecuted bird of prey in the UK and are native to this country. They are an RSPB Red Listed species, meaning they are one of the highest conservation priority species in the UK and are deemed to need urgent action. Hen harriers…
Frozen food for Reptiles and Raptors So today was a massive day for us, a great step in adjusting to the new world! We launched the sale of our frozen Reptile and Raptor foods. In early 2020 Reading Reptiles shop which was based on site along side our centre at Ladds Garden Village, sadly closed…
Everything feels a bit crazy and uncertain right now as we find ourselves in a very novel, worrying situation so we have decided to up our game a little bit when it comes to writing blogs. We have already acknowledged that we don’t write blogs as much as we would like to and what better…
In July 2019 Feathers and Fur were lucky enough to be asked to take on a gorgeous male European Eagle Owl named Norman. He had spent a few years living in Wales with our good friend, supporter and falconer who was lovely enough to rescue him from a horrific start in life. Unfortunately, due to…
So its coming, with the speed of a coca cola convoy train it feels!! I love christmas, all the sparkle and the thoughts that have to go into each present. This year we are really concentrating on less is more and reuse and recycle. My mum has challenged us to either make presents or the…
So we are over half way through the year and some how the months have slipped away in a blur of baby owls, kestrels, building and painting. If you haven’t been up to visit us for a while then you will be in for a surprise! We have completely transformed the knowledge nest into 4…
So last week, I am driving with my other half, taking the passenger seat time to check emails when I read a message from a lady called Linda Blacker asking whether we had a Snowy Owl as she had a photo-shoot planned with a You Tuber who specializes in all things Harry Potter. Well of…