Excitement soars for launch of Winter Woodland Lights event

The bird of prey charity near Andover in Hampshire is hoping that in return for some much-needed lightness in the darkness of winter, ticket sales will boost vital income for its conservation and research projects.

Thirteen otherwise gloomy winter nights will be brightened by a beautifully illuminated woodland trail that leads visitors to a stunning finale featuring an owl flying display with lights, special effects, music and narration.

One of the charity’s biggest fundraising events of the year, Winter Woodland Lights always seeks to help chase away the post-Christmas winter blues by mixing visual spectacle with uplifting insights into the natural world.

This year will be no different but organisers are keeping precise details under their wing while saying there’s a host of exciting new things to see, hear and experience within the Hawk Conservancy Trust’s 22 acres of Hampshire countryside.

Winter Woodland Lights is running from the 17 January to 2 February and tickets are available to book now, either online at: www.hawk-conservancy.org or by telephone on 01264 773850.

The Hawk Conservancy Trust is dedicated to the research and conservation of birds of prey both in the UK and overseas and utilises income from its visitor centre near Andover, Hampshire, to fund its work. Visitors can experience rare birds of prey up close, watch world-class flying displays in three completely different arenas or simply meander through 22 acres of woodland and wildflower meadow.