Birds of prey fly into Claremont Parkway

Residents at Claremont Parkway were pleasantly surprised to see the Birds of Prey such as a Golden Eagle, White Faced Owl, Goshawk flying around their home as Dave from RaptorXotics Falconry paid a visit.

During the session, residents were introduced to a variety of magnificent birds, learning all about their habitats, diets and natural behaviours.

Residents enjoyed looking at Crackerjack a white faced owl, Plop the Barn Owl, Esma a Merlin, Maverick the Peregrine, Boudicea a Gabar Goshawk, Zeus the Golden Eagle and just to confuse the residents they were also introduced to Norma the Hedgehog. Dave shared many interesting facts in a clear and engaging way, allowing everyone to gain a better understanding of these amazing creatures.

Varied life enrichment activities like these offer a wide range of benefits for the residents at the home supporting both their well being and quality of life, as well as offering sensory stimulation, conversation and social interaction, while also providing a positive impact on their wellbeing. The activities are offered to residents’ interests and abilities

Claremont Parkway care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Claremont Parkway provides residential care and nursing care for 61 residents from respite care to long term stays.