Wild Wings birds of prey wildlife sanctuary opened it’s doors for a Family Funday to raise much needed funds.
Happy visitors flocked to the Wild Wings bird of prey wildlife sanctuary for a family fun day which not only had over 80 magnificent birds to view but also had lots for families to enjoy including archery, faceprinting, children quizzes, tin can alley, lovely refreshments and more.
The well attended event raised vital funds to help run the centre and also awareness of the wonderful visitor experience being offered at the site on Taylor Business Park, Risley, near Culcheth.
Wild Wings Birds of Prey is a Not for Profit, Rescue, Conservation & Education Centre.
Co-Owners Ian & Carole Middleton run the Centre with the help of a small group of dedicated Volunteers.
Offering a 24/7 Rescue service for Birds of Prey, both Wild & Captive Bred the Centre provides a valuable service to our feathered friends, working in partnership with the RSPB and Police or concerned members of the public who come across birds of prey in distress or danger.
Captive bred birds are often lost by owners or sometimes deliberately released. If they can be traced, the owners and their birds are reunited. If the owner cannot be found or no longer wants the bird Wild Wings house the bird or make suitable alternative arrangements. The birds welfare is paramount.
They have over 80 Birds in their care at any one time and provide emergency medical treatment to give the birds the best chance of survival and regularly rehabilitate and release wild birds back into the wild where they belong. Recently 5 young Tawny owls were released into the wild by the centre which had been cared for and prepared for life fending for themselves. video here
Owner, Ian Middleton explained ” We are going to be holding displays starting in the next week or two. We have been really busy building the centre and raising funds as well as caring the birds but we have got there. It’s a nice area. Paul Taylor , of Taylor Business park, has really helped us out and has been a massive inspiration for us.”
The centre is open to the public every day except for Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 am until 4pm. If you require more information regarding display times, School or group visits or would like to help in any way please contact Ian or Carole on 07957 416883 or visit their Facebook page here Wild Wings FB
Ian Middleton and Misha
