Small but mighty. The lanner falcon is a swift and powerful hunter that can reach speeds up to 90 mph. WOW! Visit us any Thursday through Saturday to see falcons in flight and learn more about the birds at our Center.... #AvianConservationCenter #thingstodo | Center for Birds of Prey

🦅 Meet Simon, our 14-year-old Lanner Falcon 💙 The welfare of our birds is always our top priority — and that includes regular beak care known as “coping.” In the wild, a bird’s beak naturally wears down through hunting and varied diets. But in captivity, this doesn’t always happen — so falconers carry out coping to gently maintain the shape and health of the beak. Coping ensures: ✅ A natural beak shape ✅ No cracks or flaking ✅ Comfortable eating and preening Because the outer layer of the beak