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Former feudal castle housing one of the world's largest collections of birds of prey
On its rocky outcrop, overlooking the village of Beaucens, this former 11th-century feudal castle welcomes you to its walls, now haunted by the lords of the sky. Within these walls steeped in history, you'll find one of the world's largest collections of birds of prey: over 45 species. Most birds of prey are free-ranging, so you can see them up close in their natural habitat. Thanks to the delicate and skilful art of falconers, perpetuated since the Middle Ages, these diurnal or nocturnal birds reveal some of their secrets. Eagles, vultures, buzzards, falcons, Egyptian vultures, kites, owls and owls demonstrate their skills every afternoon in a magical musical show. This enchanting show is rich in emotions, some of them quite powerful, as some of them even graze you with their wings. The colorful, more exotic parrots descend from the sky, free, to come and eat out of your hands. It's a beautiful moment that will leave a lasting impression on young and old alike. For many years now, the Donjon des Aigles has also been involved in the conservation of birds of prey through the natural reproduction of species that have become sensitive in the wild. To avoid any disturbance, the birds are housed in a center set up away from the public near Argelès-Gazost. Although artificial insemination is sometimes used, the method most commonly applied here is natural fertilization and collection of the first clutch.
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A recommander +++++
La démonstration de vol et les explications pédagogiques dure plus de 45 minutes. Les rapaces évoluent très très de vous. Les explications sont très instructives.
Vers la fin du spectacle les perroquets vont vous surprendre et vous divertir.
Ce qui est sur c est que l équipe du donjon des aigles à Beaucens est vraiment passionnée par ce qu'ils font.
An unforgettable experience with total respect for the animals and an approach that is close to nature and biodiversity.
The flight demonstration and educational explanations last more than 45 minutes. The birds of prey move very close to you. The explanations are very instructive.
Towards the end of the show, the parrots will surprise and entertain you.
One thing's for sure: the team at the Donjon des aigles in Beaucens are really passionate about what they do.