Hopetown Darlington railway museum cancels a planned family birds of prey event after complaints from local campaign groups, according to reports. The museum had intended to host a display on 31 July featuring the Walworth Birds of Prey team, including eagles and owls. The cancellation follows concerns raised by campaigners who object to the planned demonstrations, arguing that the animals would be made to perform in ways they describe as “unnatural behaviour.” The reports say the museum decided to remove the free public display in response to the objections. The sources do not provide details of any alternatives or whether the museum plans a revised event. No information is included on responses from the birds-of-prey team or on any official regulatory or legal assessment. The reports present the dispute as centred on animal welfare concerns raised by activists ahead of the scheduled date. The museum’s change affects the previously advertised July 31 display for families.