Birds of Prey

The North Devon Bird of Prey Centre has been a centre of excellence, thrilling the crowds at The Milky Way since 1993.

We are extremely lucky to have David Rampling as our resident falconer. David has been practicing falconry for over thirty years enabling him to deliver shows that are educational, entertaining and enthralling for all ages. Davids skill, together with the design of the centre and its position 700 feet above sea level, allows the birds to perform to the best of their abilities...soaring above the crowd, flying between them and sometimes dropping out of the sky at speeds well in excess of one hundred miles an hour!

Our one thousand seat indoor arena means that even when the weather’s bad, the flying displays can take place. Lights can be dimmed, allowing David to fly his Owls in the dark, giving a unique experience with these nocturnal predators.

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Our selection of birds include several UK raptors, including a Peregrine Falcon, (the fastest creature on the planet) Barn Owl, Kestrel and a European Buzzard. Our foreign birds range in size from Little Jack, an American kestrel, no bigger than a blackbird, to Daphne our European Eagle owl, the largest Owl on the planet. Our the latest addition is ‘Bones’ a young American Turkey Vulture who is set to be a big hit in the shows this summer. Resident wild birds of prey like Peregrine falcons, Buzzards and Kestrels are also often seen during the shows.