Yorkshire Nature Reserves

CROSSBANK NATURE RESERVE - Ravenstonedale
Seven acres of wooded waterways, marshland and open water, surrounded by flower rich meadows at the foot of the Howgill Fells. Wheelchair access to viewing and picnic area. Eighty species of bird have been identified within or around the reserve. Land and water based animals included frogs, toads, deer, stoats, foxes and one sighting of an otter.

FALCONRY UK LTD - Kirby Wiske
Sited in the Victorian walled garden of Sion Hill Hall. This is the finest in birds of prey conservation centres in the country with over 80 birds of 34 species. The selection includes Owls, Hawks, Falcons, Buzzards, Eagles and Vultures etc. Flying demonstrations throughout the day.

KIRLEATHAM OWL CENTRE - near Redcar
Home to one of the U.K.'s largest collection of owls. Located in the historic and tranquil village of Kirkleatham in the grounds of Kirkleatham Old Hall. With around 100 birds to see, free daily flying displays and baby owls to look at, the Centre is one of the most popular birds of prey centres in the UK.

TALON BIRDS OF PREY CENTRE - Lightwater Valley, Ripon
Talon Falconry Birds of Prey Centre is located next to Lightwater Valley Theme Park in scenic North Yorkshire. With our enthusiastic, friendly and hands-on approach we aim to capture the public's imagination and give them a magical experience that will remain in their thoughts long after the day is over!

THORPE PERROW ARBORETUM - Bedale
Thorp Perrow Arboretum extends to 85 acres (35 hectares), and currently has 1314 different taxa. A walk around the Arboretum can be a journey of plant discovery that takes you around the continents of the world; with many of the tree and shrub genera and species planted having origins in China, Japan, North America, Chile, and Europe. Falconry: Our regular flying demonstrations will not only give the opportunity to witness the breathtaking ability of eagles, falcons, hawks, vultures and owls from all five continents of the world, but also an opportunity to participate in the flying demonstrations, under the guidance of our trained staff.

SETTLE FALCONRY - near Settle
A wide variety of birds of prey from all over the world. There are flying demonstrations at regular intervals throughout the day. The centre also offers hawking holidays and has a lecture room, tea room and shop.