Bird of prey half day experience UK-wide
Product code: HN286400

About this item

Spend half a day with some of the most magnificent creatures on the planet!

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 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.

Locations
Kent, Essex, West Sussex, Hampshire, Bedfordshire (South East) Devon, Cornwall (South West) Warwickshire, West Midlands, North Yorkshire, Cheshire, Northumberland (North) Fife, Perthshire, Lanarkshire (Scotland)

Agenda
Your experience starts with an informative tour of the centre where you will see the variety of birds of prey close up and learn all about their different characteristics, speed capabilities and hunting habits. After that, you will have the chance to fly some of them to the fist under the watchful eye of the trainer. Finally there will be plenty of photo opportunities to capture a truly unforgettable experience. You will be at the venue for approximately 2-3 hours in total.

Notes
On purchasing this experience you will be issued with a voucher valid for 10 months. All equipment will be provided for your experience, but it is advisable to bring a pair of wellington boots with you and wear suitable outdoor clothing for the time of year. The number of other participants on the day will vary depending on the venue. The minimum age for this experience may differ venue to venue but will range between 10 and 16 years of age. The venue in Perthshire does not include a tour of the Centre you will instead be met by the falconer at a rendezvous point and then taken to see the Birds in their natural surroundings. Please note that the species of bird flown will be dependent on the time of year. The venue in Kent does not offer a tour but you are free to wander around the centre and see the birds of prey on display. Dogs are not permitted on site at some locations.