World Of Wings Birds Of Prey Centre

World Of Wings Birds Of Prey Centre World of Wings, Cumbernauld near Glasgow, we have a fabulous collection of raptors and exotics. We strive to promote education and conservation of raptors!

Scotland's most diverse collection of birds of prey with flying displays and experiences. Website - www.worldofwings.co.uk
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Summer display times - 11.00am 1.00pm 3.00pm

19/06/2026

We’re sure you’ve heard about how far round an owl can turn its head, and most likely you’ll believe it’s a full 360° turn! However that is not the case…

Owls DO have increased flexibility in their neck, and the extent of their movement range can go up to 270°! This means an owl technically can have a full 360° view of their environment, just not in one single head turn!

This can be achieved thanks to the extra vertebrae in an owls neck, about 14, double the amount we have in ours! As well as that, there are extra reservoirs of blood that maintain a steady blood flow to their brains when rotated at these extensive angles, allowing owls to literally keep their heads on a swivel!

Lobelia, our young Eurasian Griffon Vulture, always wants to be involved in the cleaning of her aviary. She’s very curio...
18/06/2026

Lobelia, our young Eurasian Griffon Vulture, always wants to be involved in the cleaning of her aviary.

She’s very curious, yet cautious. Making her both sweet and playful!

Have you had to chance to see Lobelia fly yet? She’s coming on so so well and is learning quickly!

Taz our beautiful Eurasian Eagle Owl out on a recent flying session.Taz is partially sighted and is trained to a specifi...
17/06/2026

Taz our beautiful Eurasian Eagle Owl out on a recent flying session.

Taz is partially sighted and is trained to a specific routine to make navigation easier for her. It’s still important that despite her disability that she gets out to see the world and stretch her wings.

16/06/2026

🍎 Basil and Harry our Blue and Gold Golden Macaw and Umbrella Cockatoo enjoying their daily fruit and vegetables! 🥦

Recently we have been completing our refurbished indoor parrot space and the boys have officially moved in and are loving the larger space and all their extra toys! This week our electrics will be completed and it will allow us to install their new nest boxes and heaters.

If you would like to donate any parrot toys from our Amazon Wishlist, you can do so ⬇️

https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2UAJ9UA1QHKEB?ref_=wl_share

15/06/2026

Archer adventures…

Sometimes she flies, some times she explores but she always has fun!

Sunday was just for walking apparently until it was home time 😂

The Black-Chested Buzzard-Eagle, otherwise known as the Chilean Buzzard or Chilean Blue Eagle, is a South American bird ...
13/06/2026

The Black-Chested Buzzard-Eagle, otherwise known as the Chilean Buzzard or Chilean Blue Eagle, is a South American bird of prey and a member of the Accipitridae family, including a variety of raptors, such as hawks, eagles and kites.

Their scientific name, Geranoaetus melanoleucus, indicate that they are not really categorised as true buzzards, as their name would suggest. Buzzards belong to the genus Buteo.

The Geranoaetus genus belongs to two other species, the White-Tailed Hawk (Geranoaetus albicaudatus) and the Variable Hawk (Geranoaetus polyosoma).

These birds will often prey on mammals species, like the European Rabbit, as well as birds, snakes and even carrion!

Here’s Dawn, one of our stunning Black-Chested Buzzard-Eagles, in the morning sun.

13/06/2026

Not our usual type of post I’m aftaid. Does anyone recognise this scumbag or motorbike?

This person drove in to our carpark at 11am this morning and broke into a school mini bus. They stole 3 rucksacks that had house keys, car keys and more importantly, life saving medication belonging to a young girl.

It has been reported. We would really love it if you could share this post.

More videos in the comments

12/06/2026

Eowyn our Gyr Falcon playing in the wind today!

Some beautiful shots of Gregor our Harris Hawk up in the woods!📸 Fiona Brims Fancy flying Gregor yourself through the wo...
11/06/2026

Some beautiful shots of Gregor our Harris Hawk up in the woods!

📸 Fiona Brims

Fancy flying Gregor yourself through the woodland, why not book yourself into one of our fantastic Hawk Walks?

🔗https://worldofwings.co.uk/product/hawk-walk-world-of-wings/

Or alternatively book into one of our Photography Mornings and have the challenge of taking gorgeous photos of Gregor and his friends up in the woods.

Next Photography Morning dates with availability are the 27th of June and the 2nd of August. Booking necessary. £55 per head.

Interested? Call us Thurs-Sun between 10am-4.30pm to book your space or alternatively PM us a contact number and we can get back to you.

Raptors do not have sweat glands and this means that they must find other methods to help them stay cool in warm weather...
10/06/2026

Raptors do not have sweat glands and this means that they must find other methods to help them stay cool in warm weather.

Panting is one of the best methods to lower a birds body temperature. By increasing the natural breathing rate, heat is lost through their respiratory tract.

Many birds of prey also have bare areas around the face and legs which help with heat loss and the feathers can be fluffed out from the body to help ventilate the body.

When it is hot, we ensure our more sensitive species are not flown at the hottest times of day, that all our birds have access to a nice cool bath, with the occasional misting and that they have plenty of access to shade.

Address

Blairlinn Cottages, Easter Blairlinn Road, Luggiebank
Cumbernauld
G674AA

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

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