Bird of Prey Falconry Experience
Get up close and personal with some of nature’s magnificent and regal birds of prey and learn all about the art of falconry. Your experience starts with a tour of the bird of prey centre, where you’ll get close to different species and learn what makes a hawk a hawk, a falcon a falcon and an owl an owl. Then get expert tuition in the art of falconry and take time to handle the birds so that you get comfortable with one another. Next it’s time to try out falconry for real - you’ll fly some birds to the fist, watching them show off their skills and getting some thrills medieval-style when a top predator comes into land on your glove.
Locations:
Skipton, North Yorkshire; Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire; Eynsford, Kent; Blackford, Perth and Kinross - Scotland; Andover, Hampshire; Stonham Aspal, Suffolk; Knutsford, Cheshire;
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Availability: Selected dates throughout the year. Dates fill up quickly, so book several weeks in advance and allow even longer for popular summer weekend dates.
Participant Guidelines: Minimum age varies from 11 to 16 (depending on venue). You need to be reasonably fit as the day involves a fair amount of walking, at some venues over uneven ground.
Duration: Your experience will last for approximately three hours.
Numbers on Day: Held in groups of between four and eight people. Any displays held are always public so you will be sharing with larger numbers.
Dress Code: Dress for the outdoors, with wellingtons or walking boots. Bring a change of clothes if the weather is particularly bad. If you have a camera and/or a pair of binoculars please bring them along.
Spectators: Not all venues can accommodate spectators, and those who do may charge a fee to visit or spectate. Please check when booking.
Other Information: Dogs are not permitted at any falconry venues. The types of bird you will meet varies from venue to venue.