Handle Birds Of Prey | Bird Handling | Falconry

Falconry techniques have been refined over centuries and passed down from many falconers. This half day course gives you the opportunity to share in this knowledge and also to interact these magnificent birds of prey up close before learning how to fly them to the fist. These birds are not trained to do tricks they simply mimic what comes naturally to them. All the birds on show will display their natural instincts to soar, quarter, pounce and mantle. Location: Kent, Essex, West Sussex, Hampshire, Bedfordshire (South East) Devon, Wiltshire (South West) Warwickshire, West Midlands (Midlands) North Yorkshire, Cheshire, Northumberland (North) Fife, Perthshire (Scotland) Click Here for More Details...

This experience gives owl lovers the chance to fly these spectacular creatures at a time of the day when they would normally be active. You will be introduced to the owls and then be able to handle and fly different types such as Tawny Owl, Snowy Owl, Barn Owl, Little Owl, Asian Brown Wood Owl and different species of Eagle Owl. Location: Hagley, West Midlands (Midlands) Wiltshire (South) Click Here for More Details...

Get up close and personal with some of nature's magnificent and regal birds of prey. You'll learn all about the art of falconry and have a chance to try it for yourself. Your experience starts with a tour of the bird of prey centre, where you'll get up close and personal with different species and learn what makes a hawk a hawk, a falcon a falcon and an owl an owl. Then you'll get expert tuition in the art of falconry and have time to handle the birds so that you get comfortable with them and they get comfortable with you. 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. Click Here for More Details...

This half day experience will provide a fantastic insight into the handling and training of Birds of Prey. Click Here for More Details...

This is a fascinating introduction to an ancient and intriguing pursuit. It is extraordinary watching the relationship between man and bird of prey - when we visited one supplier, his bird actually bowed to him! - the product of many years' training. Click Here for More Details...

Experience the thrill of handling these impressive birds. This is a wonderful opportunity to fly a selection of owls from the largest eagle owl to the small barn owl. Click Here for More Details...

On your activity day you will be schooled in parrot keeping and husbandry techniques with an opportunity to get up close and personal with some real hands on time with parrots of all sizes. Click Here for More Details...

When it comes to birds of prey, owls are the business. They do everything that the others do - fast flight, precision hunting - but they do it all in the dark. Now that is impressive. It also means that seeing an owl is a rare treat - but on this experience you'll get to spend an evening in their company. Your experience starts outside the centre, where your falconer runs through what you can expect from the evening. Then you'll go on a tour of the owl wood, where you'll see your first owls in their aviaries, and hear them start their spooky evening calls. Back at the centre, enjoy a light snack of soup and sandwiches, before getting up close and personal with these magnificent birds. You'll handle at least four different species, learning all about them, and having some great photo opportunities. Then watch a fantastic owl flying display before ending with a question and answer session. Click Here for More Details...

Get close to these magnificent lords of the air and see the fascinating relationship that can develop between man and bird of prey. Discover the skills required to handle these extraordinary creatures, while absorbing the importance of breeding and conservation. The package includes expert advice and tuition and bird handling and flying experience. The experience lasts approx 3 hours. Click Here for More Details...

Get up close and personal with some of nature's magnificent and regal birds of prey. You'll learn all about the art of falconry and have a chance to try it for yourself. You'll spend a full day at the falconry centre, finding out all about the birds and getting plenty of time to experience falconry first hand. You'll start with a tour of the centre, where you'll get up close to different species and learn what makes a hawk a hawk, a falcon a falcon and an owl an owl. Then you'll get expert tuition in the art of falconry and have time to handle the birds so that you get comfortable with them and they can get comfortable with you. Next it's time to try out falconry for real - you'll fly some of the birds over open countryside, watching them show off their skills and getting some thrills medieval-style when a top predator comes into land on your glove. Lunch is included. Click Here for More Details...

Falconry techniques have been refined over centuries and passed down from many falconers. This full day course gives you the opportunity to share in this knowledge, and also to interact with these magnificent birds of prey up close before learning how to fly them to the fist. These birds are not trained to do tricks they simply mimic what comes naturally to them. All the birds on show will display their natural instincts to soar, quarter, pounce and mantle. Location: Kent, Essex, West Sussex, Hampshire, Bedfordshire (South East) Devon, Wiltshire (South West) West Midlands (Midlands) North Yorkshire, Northumberland, Cheshire (North) Fife, Perthshire (Scotland) Click Here for More Details...

A truly unique and memorable day handling birds of prey. Click Here for More Details...

This is a fascinating introduction to an ancient and intriguing pursuit and an unforgettable opportunity to handle some magnificent birds of prey. It is extraordinary watching the relationship between man and bird of prey - when we visited one supplier, his bird actually bowed to him! - the product of many years' training. During the course of the day, you will have the opportunity to hold the bird on your arm and in the afternoon you will go out hunting or flying the birds with the falconer - this is truly fascinating, watching the bird of prey hunting across the countryside. Click Here for More Details...

Owls are the business. Lethal night hunters, incredibly beautiful - and Harry Potter has one. Seeing an owl in the wild is a rare treat but with this experience you'll get to spend a whole evening in their company. Your experience starts outside the centre, where your falconer runs through what you can expect from the evening. Then you'll go on a tour of the owl wood, where you'll get to see your first owls in their aviaries, and hear them start their spooky evening calls. Back at the centre, enjoy a light snack of soup and sandwiches, before getting up close and personal with these magnificent birds. You'll handle at least four different species - maybe including a snowy owl, like Harry's Hedwig - learning all about them, and having some great photo opportunities. Then watch a fantastic owl flying display before ending with a question and answer session. This experience is for two adults and up to three children. Click Here for More Details...

Let's face it, there are only so many times that the kids are going to get excited when parents say ''Let's go to the cinema!'' or ''Let's go to the museum!''. It's time to try something completely different - a trip to Cheshire's premier falconry venue, to meet some magnificent birds of prey up close. Everyone gets the opportunity to handle four different birds of prey, from an eagle owl to a vulture and find out what makes a hawk a hawk, a falcon a falcon and an owl an owl. Once comfortable with the birds, you'll have the chance to fly some of them - there's nothing quite like the feeling you get when a top predator swoops in to land on your glove. You'll also go for a hawk walk, where you'll learn some more about the basics of falconry. There'll be lots of photo opportunities with the birds and you can also catch some of the flying displays that take place at the venue throughout the day. Tea and biscuits are included. Click Here for More Details...