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The Hawking Centre

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The Hawking Centre, a Bird of Prey Experience centre set within the beautiful gardens of Eastwell Manor, Kent. A team of dedicated staff who love flying birds!

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⚠️ Alert! Low flying owls!⚠️ Watch your heads! Halo is swooping in low 😆 He adores exploring the stunning Eastwell Manor grounds🌳 Find out more about our owls via the link below 👇 bit.ly/3LxwQpN #owlobsession #owllovers #daysout #daysoutinkent #falconrycentre

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Tuesday Challenge 💭 What is the average wingspan of a bald eagle? A) 6-7 feet (1.8-2.1 meters) B) 8-9 feet (2.4-2.7 meters) C) 10-11 feet (3.0-3.3 meters) Comment below 👇 #falconryexcurisons #daysoutwiththekids #daysoutuk #falconer #baldeagle

Tuesday Challenge 💭

What is the average wingspan of a bald eagle?

A) 6-7 feet (1.8-2.1 meters)
B) 8-9 feet (2.4-2.7 meters)
C) 10-11 feet (3.0-3.3 meters)

Comment below 👇

#falconryexcurisons #daysoutwiththekids #daysoutuk
#falconer #baldeagle
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Did you know African Hooded Vultures are usually quiet, except for chirps related to food and nesting? Step into The Hawking Centre to meet our very own African Hooded Vulture, Maggie, and you'll discover why she's a favourite among our guests. bit.ly/3sDY8nN

Did you know African Hooded Vultures are usually quiet, except for chirps related to food and nesting?

Step into The Hawking Centre to meet our very own African Hooded Vulture, Maggie, and you'll discover why she's a favourite among our guests.

bit.ly/3sDY8nN
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Arthur can never keep his mouth shut for long 😂 He loves to chat! Come and meet our friendly European eagle owl, Arthur by booking a hands-on experience day with us! bit.ly/3sDY8nN #birdlovers #birdoftheweek #birdphotography #britishbirds

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Such a striking shot of a regal Red Kite captured by Mark at @mrolphotography (IG) 📸✨ Did you know red kites are known for their forked tails that help them steer and fly with precision in the sky? Discover more bird facts here: bit.ly/3sSWdvs #redkites #birding

Such a striking shot of a regal Red Kite captured by Mark at @mrolphotography (IG) 📸✨ 

Did you know red kites are known for their forked tails that help them steer and fly with precision in the sky?

Discover more bird facts here: bit.ly/3sSWdvs

#redkites #birding
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Believe it or not, the majestic Chilean blue eagle, like Moet, has been mistaken for a mere pigeon! Moet's pride took a little hit, especially with his darker and more distinguished plumage.He's here to set the record straight - he's no ordinary bird! #photoraptors

Believe it or not, the majestic Chilean blue eagle, like Moet, has been mistaken for a mere pigeon!

Moet's pride took a little hit, especially with his darker and more distinguished plumage.He's here to set the record straight - he's no ordinary bird!

#photoraptors
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Tuesday Challenge 💭 In the world of harris hawks, what is the typical size difference between males and females? A) 10% B) 20% C) 40% D) 50% Comment below! #bird #birdfreaks #planetbirds #naturephotography

Tuesday Challenge 💭

In the world of harris hawks, what is the typical size difference between males and females?

A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 40%
D) 50%

Comment below!

#bird #birdfreaks #planetbirds #naturephotography
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Hey bird lovers! #WorldAnimalDay 🦅🙌 Birds, large and small, need us to be their voice! We can help protect them from harm – fight poaching, draw attention to cruelty & support animal charities. Let's also raise awareness about the endangered birds of prey in the UK!

Hey bird lovers! #WorldAnimalDay 🦅🙌

Birds, large and small, need us to be their voice!

We can help protect them from harm – fight poaching, draw attention to cruelty & support animal charities.     

Let's also raise awareness about the endangered birds of prey in the UK!
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Caught our great grey owl daydreaming, lost in its thoughts, and it's not even bedtime yet! 🌟 Ever seen an owl with its head in the clouds? 🦉☁️ If you're curious to learn more about our feathered friends, click the link below. bit.ly/3PDNiqM #owls #birds

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Check out this post by @berkshire_bird_observatory (IG) 🦅🍂 They just spotted their first sharp-shinned hawk of autumn. And this female hawk has an impressive wing size of 199 mm! Click here to read more about the largest birds of prey: bit.ly/465s230

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Join us at The Hawking Centre for an adventure with the majestic Mackinder's eagle owl! Witness their impressive wingspan and discover their vital role in our ecosystem. New to falconry? Start with our 1 Hour Falconry Experience for a beginners insight. bit.ly/48qZUZQ"

Join us at The Hawking Centre for an adventure with the majestic Mackinder's eagle owl! Witness their impressive wingspan and discover their vital role in our ecosystem.

New to falconry? Start with our 1 Hour Falconry Experience for a beginners insight.

bit.ly/48qZUZQ"
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Tuesday Challenge 💭 Can you guess which of the following statements is true? A) Owls are known for their exceptional eyesight, especially in low light. B) Owls are the only birds that can fly backward. C) Owls primarily feed on fruits and vegetables. Comment below!

Tuesday Challenge 💭 

Can you guess which of the following statements is true? 

A) Owls are known for their exceptional eyesight, especially in low light. 

B) Owls are the only birds that can fly backward. 

C) Owls primarily feed on fruits and vegetables. 

Comment below!
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Ever seen a hawk skyscraper? 🦅 Harris hawks exhibit ""back-standing"", where multiple birds stack up for spotting prey or predators. Meet our own harris hawk at The Hawking Centre by clicking the link below 🪶👀 bit.ly/3sDY8nN #hawks #birdsofprey #guidedtour

Ever seen a hawk skyscraper? 🦅 

Harris hawks exhibit ""back-standing"", where multiple birds stack up for spotting prey or predators.

Meet our own harris hawk at The Hawking Centre by clicking the link below 🪶👀 

bit.ly/3sDY8nN

#hawks #birdsofprey #guidedtour
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Moet was all about flaunting his feathers this morning after a thrilling flight in the Fly The Big Four Experience! Read our blog about all of our thrilling falconry experience days and what they entail. 🦅 bit.ly/45gSoh4 #raptors #birdlovers #photoraptors

Moet was all about flaunting his feathers this morning after a thrilling flight in the Fly The Big Four Experience!     

Read our blog about all of our thrilling falconry experience days and what they entail. 🦅  

bit.ly/45gSoh4

#raptors #birdlovers #photoraptors
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It's grooming time for this hawk 💅 Look at the way it cleans its beak! This process is called “feaking” and is a sign they are happy! Great video from @jonesfalconry IG showcasing this behaviour! Ready to experience the wonder of hawks up close? bit.ly/3sDY8nN

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🦅 Every vulture counts! Sadly, there are only 12,400-36,000 Egyptian vultures left in the wild. Visit us for an immersive experience and meet our African hooded #vulture, Maggie, for an insight into our deep-rooted passion for these #birds of prey. bit.ly/3sDY8nN

🦅 Every vulture counts! Sadly, there are only 12,400-36,000 Egyptian vultures left in the wild. 

Visit us for an immersive experience and meet our African hooded #vulture, Maggie, for an insight into our deep-rooted passion for these #birds of prey.  

bit.ly/3sDY8nN
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Tuesday Challenge 💭 How well do you know the African hooded #vulture? Which of the following statements is correct? A) The African hooded vulture is a carnivorous bird. B) It primarily feeds on fruits and seeds. C) It is one of the smallest vulture species. Comment below!

Tuesday Challenge 💭

How well do you know the African hooded #vulture?

Which of the following statements is correct?

A) The African hooded vulture is a carnivorous bird.
B) It primarily feeds on fruits and seeds.
C) It is one of the smallest vulture species.

Comment below!
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Our young visitor and our harris hawk meeting in a slightly awkward "getting to know you" session but hey, by the end, they were practically BFFs 😅 Immerse yourself in the world of falconry with our 'Falconer for the Day' experience! bit.ly/3sGxU3K #experienceday

Our young visitor and our harris hawk meeting in a slightly awkward "getting to know you" session but hey, by the end, they were practically BFFs 😅

Immerse yourself in the world of falconry with our 'Falconer for the Day' experience!

bit.ly/3sGxU3K

#experienceday
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Look who's swooping in for a grand entrance! 🦉 It's Arthur, the eagle owl! Would you know how to identify this owl in flight? If not, head over to our blog about how to spot and appreciate more fascinating creatures in action! buff.ly/3M267lm #owllovers #falconry

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⏰The count down has officially begun! ⏰ Our Black Friday Sale begins on the 20th of November. Treat your loved ones to a day out they will never forget and memories they will treasure forever. #falconry #birdsofprey #eastwellmanor #wildlife #familydayout #thingstodoinkent

⏰The count down has officially begun! ⏰
Our Black Friday Sale begins on the 20th of November. Treat your loved ones to a day out they will never forget and memories they will treasure forever. 

#falconry #birdsofprey #eastwellmanor #wildlife  #familydayout #thingstodoinkent