We have built the UK’s only public Great Bustard aviary, which was launched on Monday 20th April 2009 by Hawk Conservancy Trustee and zoologist, Chris Packham. Read on

Help support Mark Anderson's Flamingos

Mark Anderson is one of South Africa's leading ornithologists - a man with whom the Hawk Conservancy Trust has worked closely for a number of years, carrying out vital research on African White-Backed Vultures. Full details of our work with Mark can be found on the web site under research on the front page or by following this link. Another project in which Mark is closely involved concerns the Lesser Flamingo. Within a few miles of where the colony of vultures resides is one of Africa's only breeding sites for Lesser Flamingos, and this is currently under threat. Please follow the link below, read the article, sign the petition and help conserve these wonderful birds and the fish Eagles who need them as well!! www.savetheflamingo.co.za

The Trust is big in Japan!

	Throughout the Spring a Japanese film company followed Ashley Smith, Chief Executive, and other members of Trust staff and volunteers, through their day to day work at the Trust. From tracking released buzzards, commentating displays and giving talks to the local WI's every aspect of life at the Trust was filmed. The film was broadcast on the Japanese equivalent to the BBC on the 5th July. The Japanese translator was so taken with the Trust whilst she was recording the voiceover, on her next day off she travelled down from London to visit the Trust and meet up with Ashley. The film company are providing staff with a premier of the film at the Trust on the 15th July. We hope that it will prove a popular broadcast and we look forward to welcoming are new found Japanese friends to the Trust.
The Japanese film crew interviewing local farmer Harold about the Red Kite release that took place on his land

Which is Andover's Most Family Friendly Business?

The Hawk Conservancy Trust is one of eight businesses nominated for this Award – each one recommended by local people – and the judge is…you! Vote for your favourite here.

The vote ends on 31 July 2008 and the Most Family Friendly Business in Andover, as voted for by the people of Andover, will be announced early in August.

The Hawk Conservancy Trust on ITV

The Hawk Conservancy Trust has received another visit from the TV crews. This time it is for the Thursday 26th June edition of ITV Thames Valley magazine programme Thames Valley Tonight that runs from 6:00pm to 6:30pm.

Following on from the programme there will be a web cam link from the pre-release aviary to a web site www.hawkhospital.co.uk which has been set up by ITV Fixers, the major campaign where young people (16 - 25) can take action on any issue they feel strongly about - changing things for the better.

The web site should be available shortly after the programme has aired.

Medieval weekend at the Trust 3/5 May 2008

The May Day Bank Holiday weekend, May 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2008 will be a themed Medieval Weekend at The Hawk Conservancy Trust featuring the Sir William Gasgoine Fellowship in their tented village.

Visitors can expect to see medieval cooking, herbalism and archery, in addition to the usual flying displays etc.

Test Valley Business Award for the Trust

CEO Ashley Smith receiving the award from TV presenter Sally Taylor and HSA Managing Director Chris Harrison

Last night, 7th April 2008, the Trust won an award in the Test Valley Business Awards.

Ashley pictured with Sally Taylor and Chris Harrison

We had been nominated for the HSA Business Excellence through People award, a category in which the judges were looking for businesses that use and encourage innovative ways to ensure that business practices work for employer and employee alike.

The Trust was announced the winner, out of 20 entrants to this category. In selecting the Trust, Chris Harrison - HSA Managing Director - stated: "This award goes to an organization that recognises that their staff are one of its best assets, and that everyone - whatever their role - is important to the business. Staff are encouraged to take up opportunities in educational qualifications, and are fully supported by the Trustees. Everyone is included in the Trust's work from staff to volunteers, and all have been involved in the setting of the Trust's strategies for the next 5 years. The Trust is committed to the welfare and well-being of its staff. Staff also have the opportunity to travel overseas to work on the Trust's conservation projects."

2008 Photographic Competition announced

For the 2008 season the Hawk Conservancy Trust is again running an international photographic competition to celebrate the beauty of Birds of Prey, giving photographers, amateur and professional, the chance to show off their talents.Click here for details.

Easter Mad about Owls weekend

• Hold a British Owl.
• Meet our new baby burrowing Owl
• Learn how to track released owls by radio transmittor.
• Dissect an owl pellet to see what owls eat.
• Take part in our Owl colouring competition, with fantastic prizes to win.
• Get up close and personal and watch our owls flying through the trees in our unique Woodland Owl display.

Charity Challenge, win a national poster campaign

Everyclick.com has teamed up with Clear Channel Outdoor (the UK's leading poster company) to offer charities like the Trust the chance to win a free national poster campaign on over 1,500 sites across the UK.

Thank you.

Saturday 19th January 2008. Evening talk by Mike Mockler, International Wildlife Photographer and Wildlife Tour guide. Mike is a well known safari guide and wildlife tour leader. He is the author of many articles on natural history, conservation, African wildlife, ornithology and travel as well as two books about British birds. A respected ornithologist, he has broadcast many times on radio and television and is a successful nature photographer. His talk will cover his many trips to the African continent, and the birds and wildlife he has photographed there. Click here for details.

The UK Pride of Place intiative has been launched by the government to ask residents of local councils to nominate the locations and attractions across England that they are most proud of. They want to know if you had one day to show off your part of the country, where would you take a visitor or tourist.

The Hawk Conservancy Trust was voted of one of the top ten attractions in the Test Valley Borough Council area. If you are proud of the Trust and would like us to be nominated as the place to visit in the Test valley, then visit www.ukprideofplace.com and cast your vote today.

The Pride of Place Poll will close on Friday 30 November. There will then be local announcements confirming the Pride of Place for your area.

During the summer of 2007 the Trust will be opening its doors for 3 special summer evening events.
Join us for a ploughman’s supper, a guided tour of the grounds and an evening flying display.
These events will take place at 7pm on 23rd June, 14th July and 18th August

Ticket price: £ 25 Adults £12 Child  (Tickets are limited so please book early)
For tickets please contact a member of reception staff or call 01264 773850