May day out to Gauntlet birds of prey.

I mentioned in one of my previous posts that we set aside a small budget each month so that we can go on a family day out. Last month we went to Monkey Forest and this month we went to a birds of prey centre near Knutsford in Cheshire. 

We went on bank holiday Monday since we were both off work for the afternoon. Luckily it was a nice day since the centre is all outside. There is not really anywhere to shelter should it rain when you are there other than the small tuck shop or gift shop so take a brolly if the forecast is dire.

The centre houses over 120 birds from 46 different species so there are plenty to look at. It is worthwhile staying for the flying displays which are put on for visitors. We arrived just in time for the 12:30 showing where they flew numerous vultures, an eagle and a falcon. They get the bird to swoop between the visitors while you are sat down so you do need to duck occasionally!

For 2 adults and a child under 3 to get in it cost us £11.90 for a days admission. You can come and go as you please which is great if you just want to stick around for the flying displays and go off for a wander in to town inbetween. 

Here are a few pictures of the birds we saw. Unfortunately our camera broke while we were walking around the centre so barely a quarter of the birds are shown! :-(

Thanks for reading,
xx