Handle Birds Of Prey | Bird Handling | Falconry

The falconry houses 300 birds of different species ranging from eagles to pelicans. You will have a guided tour of the centre where you can ask the experienced falconers any questions you have about the birds and the falconry. You will learn some falconry skills and even get the chance to fly a bird to the fist. You will also get to meet and learn about pelicans and vultures which are housed on-site. Not only will you increase your falconry knowledge you will have an amazing experience. Location: Biggleswade, Bedfordshire (South East) Click Here for More Details...

The Falconry is in the New Forest National Park, which provides a beautiful area to fly the many birds housed in this centre. This day course starts with you meeting the aviary and flying birds at the centre as well as the experienced falconer. You will then have a hands on experience where you will learn to fly an owl and a Harris Hawk. You will also watch your experienced falconer fly a falcon in the neighbouring countryside. This is an unforgettable experience for any bird fanatic. Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire (South West) Click Here for More Details...

This falconry is a home for over 70 birds which are very well looked after by a small, experienced and friendly team. The course gives you the opportunity to handle and fly some of the centres’ hawks and owls. After a snack lunch you will have the chance to walk with a hawk around the stunning local countryside. Finally to end the day, you can capture your wonderful experience by having pictures with an eagle, this is definitely an unforgettable day. Location: Hagley (Midlands) Click Here for More Details...

After a safety briefing and a short introduction to falconry you are in for a hands-on experience. You will learn about the birds whilst the falconer demonstrates how to fly the birds. Then you will learn some of the arts of falconry with a hawk. After lunch you will be in a field with a team of hawks watching how they search for their prey and capture it. To end the day you will watch an eagle soar through the sky and land onto your glove. This is a perfect for any falconry fan. Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife (Scotland) 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 course gives you the opportunity to share in falconry knowledge at one of the largest centres in the UK. You will be allowed to interact with the magnificent birds of prey up close before learning how to fly them to the fist. The birds are not trained to do tricks, they simply behave as comes naturally to them. All the birds on show will display their natural instincts to soar, quarter, pounce and mantle. Location: Enystone, Kent (South East) 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...

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 North Yorkshire's premier falconry venue, to meet some birds of prey up close. This experience includes the opportunity for everyone to handle four different birds of prey, from an eagle owl to a falcon, and find out what makes a hawk a hawk, a falcon a falcon and an owl an owl. Once you're 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 hawk walk, where you'll learn some more about the basics of falconry. And why not take the opportunity to ask your knowledgable and friendly falconer some questions and have your pictures taken with the birds too. A light lunch for all back at the falcon barn is included. 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, where you'll meet the eagles, harris hawks, falcons and owls 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, with time to handle the birds so that you get comfortable with them and they can get comfortable with you. What happens next depends on the time of year: during the game season from September to February, you can take the birds out into the hills hunting for live quarry. Between March and August, you'll go for a 'hawk walk' with the birds, flying them but not hunting (you can always choose this option in the hunting season if you'd rather not hunt). Lunch is included. 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, bird handling and flying experience and lunch. The experience lasts approx 6 hours. 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...

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 North Yorkshire's premier falconry venue, to meet some birds of prey up close. This experience includes the opportunity for everyone to handle four different birds of prey, from an eagle owl to a falcon, and find out what makes a hawk a hawk, a falcon a falcon and an owl an owl. Once you're 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 hawk walk, where you'll learn some more about the basics of falconry. And why not take the opportunity to ask your knowledgable and friendly falconer some questions and have your pictures taken with the birds too. A light lunch for all back at the falcon barn is included. Click Here for More Details...