Birds in the hand

Jenny Foulds • Published 4 Aug 2009 10:00

... kids in the classroom at new wildlife centre

A NEW home for feathered friends on Loch Lomondside will leave it better placed for its work to help to reduce cruelty against animals, the owners hope.

The Loch Lomond Birds of Prey Centre allows people to get up close to some amazing creatures and also hopes to educate young people in the area about nature and wildlife, and in turn help to conserve and improve it for future generations.

The Birds of Prey Centre relocated in May from its base in the car park at Lomond Shores to the back of Loch Lomond Homes and Garden Centre in Balloch.

Stewart Robertson, director of the facility, revealed that gaining classroom space was one of the main factors behind the move.

The centre also operates as a fully licensed zoo, and has a responsibility to educate members of the public on native species of the area, as well as to highlight the global plight faced by many birds of prey.

Each visitor is given a guided tour and they learn about the individual character and history of every bird.

For more information on the centre, visit: lochlomondbirdofpreycentre.co.uk.

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This article appeared in Dumbarton & Vale of Leven Reporter 04 Aug 09

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