Falconry dates back hundreds of years with many of its techniques being passed from one falconer to another. This full day course gives you the opportunity to gain a brief insight into that knowledge as you interact with some of these magnificent birds and begin to learn how to fly them. The birds are not trained to do tricks and simply mimic their natural instincts to hunt and find food. All the birds still show their natural desire to soar, quarter, pounce and mantle.
Kent, Essex, West Sussex, Bedfordshire (South East) Wiltshire, Cornwall (South West) West Midlands (Midlands) North Yorkshire, Cheshire (North) Fife, Perthshire (Scotland)
Your experience starts with an informative tour of the centre where you will meet the trainers and see the birds of prey close up. Then you will learn all about their different characteristics, speed capabilities and hunting habits. This full day experience offers you plenty of opportunity to fly some of them to the fist and ample time to take photographs of this truly unforgettable experience. 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. As a guide your experience will last for 6 to 7 hours.
Your voucher is valid for ten months. 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. Please note that the species of bird flown will be dependent on the time of year. Lunch is included with this experience at the Cheshire, Kent, North Yorkshire, Perthshire, Hampshire and West Sussex venues. At the Fife venue, the supplier will contribute £10 to your lunch at the local bistro. 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. The venue in Kent does not currently operate guided tours but you are welcome to wander round the centre to see the birds of prey on display. The Cornwall venue provides lunch for the client but no spectators are allowed. Please note, dogs are not permitted on site at many of the locations.
