Therapeutic,Sensory,Unforgettable

We ask that you read our following information, as it relates to our activities in full, with costs, payment terms, durations and such like, before making a booking.

Our long-established Owl and Bird of Prey care home visits are devised to bring moments of wonder and a deeper connection to nature, into everyday life.

Devised by and undertaken by Colin Sutherland, giving his own free time and expertise, offers something truly unique—far beyond typical activities and probably the most effective available.

On the day, residents have the opportunity to meet and interact with our specially trained owls and birds of prey, whether gently holding a bird or simply enjoying their serene presence, each visit is tailored to inspire joy, spark curiosity, and evoke a lasting sense of calm.

Photos, Holding Birds, Room Visits and Setup

Ample opportunity to take photos of birds with guests enjoying this opportunity and even holding our birds as in line with the days activity and subject to each bird present, with the use of own equipment.

There is always the opportunity as part of the day, to take birds to rooms for those who are unable to join in the activity.

Setting up takes only a brief short time in any lounge or social area, with the group meeting place, no special equipment is need by the client with the exception of damp cloth and towel for clients and participants use only.

Our Birds are Very Special

Visiting with three, four or five birds, both  Owl and Falcon species, such as Norman the Eagle Owl, Rocky the Barn owl, Dorris the Kestrel, Larry the Lanner Falcon, Bert the Tawney Owl, depending on the day, so residents can interact with our very special individual.

These are not just any birds, these are individual characters, trained over long periods of time and selected for individuality.

Copies are Not The Same as Original Activities

Over the years and to present day, many have tried and try to copy these activities devised by Colin Sutherland, failing, probably because, original work is not the same, in design, concept or process. 

Those who try and copy this work, seem to think that picking up and taking an Owl or Bird of prey in to a care home, is a care home or care sector activity, when in fact it is nothing of the kind, there is more to it, Colin Sutherland devised these activities to be Therapeutic, Sensory and Different and a way to make  a change, which is why his activities are effective.

Some who try and copy these activities have the brass neck to contact care homes and indirectly suggest they are connected to Wings of Freedom and Colin Sutherland, when Mr Colin Sutherland will never phone a care home to sell these activities, however, if someone calls making such claims, ask a few simple questions.

When these activities were devised many years ago, ,it was the charitable intention to offer something that was affordable and still remains the same to this day, yet it is now being exploited by some interests who over charging.

So if someone contacts you with fancy claims and misinformation, Do not be fooled.

Visit Duration Options

We offer flexible morning and afternoon sessions, each lasting up to two hours.

Morning slots:

10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon. 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Afternoon slots:

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.  2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Subject To Availability

 Arrival on The Day

A short, non-invasive risk assessment conducted on arrival.

Customisable agendas shaped by your requests and resident needs.

We aim to ensure every resident can take part and enjoy the experience in a way that’s safe, inclusive, and tailored.

Locations and Pricing

We primarily serve care homes across the South of England and are happy to travel to other regions by request.
To maximise value and minimise costs, we can often accommodate dual bookings—visiting one care home in the morning and another nearby in the afternoon.

Cost: £45 per session + fuel expenses.

Invoices are provided upon visit.

Payment Terms and Surcharge

Kindly note: as a non-profit, we are unable to offer payment on account or external terms, as it is our donation-based fees that help fund our bird care, rescue and rehabilitation work, not in a position to carry debt, nor do we want to spend our free time chasing invoices for late payment, we are not credit controllers and have better things to do,

On receiving any booking inquiries, comprehensive cost and terms based on trust are always outlined by email, sadly, on arrival for and completion of activities, a minority have ignored and broken our terms of payment, having now been forced to implement a discretionary surcharge, for time taken to chase invoices, in addition, those individuals and companies who break our terms, will not be offered any future bookings.

SURCHARGE DOES NOT EFFECT CLIENTS WHO PAY QUITE HAPPILY ON THE DAY

Payment Terms Authorisation

Before confirming any booking, please ensure you have payment authorisation regarding our payment on the day with invoice terms.

Scheduling & Reliability

We do our utmost to honour every booking, though rare circumstances—such as hot weather travel issues, or emergency rescues—may occasionally require changes. In such cases, we’ll notify you promptly.

If you need to cancel, we appreciate advance notice by phone or email, either the day before or on the morning of your visit.

Holding Booking dates Open and Availability

With high demand for our activities and clients looking to organise there schedules, in all fairness,  we can only hold booking date offers as follows

24 hours on weekdays

48 hours over weekends and bank holidays.

Personal data, Smart phones  and social media.

Personal data is never retained unnecessarily, we do not use smart phones and most certainly do not participate in any social media, as we believe this is a danger to young people and mental health in general.

When Contacting Us below.

Please provide full company email.

Give us and idea of preferred date options.

Your full postcode (to accurately estimate fuel costs.

Our Point of contact

Our point of contact is the person who makes the booking with us and therefore must be present on the day of activities, this eliminates any confusion when we arrive.

PLEASE NOTE:  Available Dates Are Taken Quickly !