ENJOY A FALCONRY EXPERIENCE
THE CENTRE OPERATES A VARIETY OF FALCONRY COURSES
INTRODUCTION TO FALCONRY
A 3 hour course (11.00 to 14.00) during which we will introduce you to our birds and show you how
To care for them, the course will include:-
· A tour of the Centre.
· A basic introduction to the falconer’s art – how to tie the falconers knot, attach the swivel, oiling jesses etc.
· The correct method used to pick up a bird, weigh a bird and place it back on its perch.
· Participate in a training or flying session and learn how to receive a bird onto the fist.
After the course you are welcome to spend the remainder of the day at the Centre and perhaps
help with the feeding!
Cost – Children (9 to 14) £55per prson, Adults £75 per person
BIRD MANAGEMENT COURSE
A 5 hour course (11.00 to16.00) devised to give a basic understanding of the requirements for
those people who are considering purchasing a bird of prey. The course will include:-
· A tour of the Centre.
· The falconers knot, fitting and maintenance of swivel, jesses.
· Basic bird handling techniques, picking up a bird, weighing a bird and placing the bird back on its perch.
· Correct housing, perches, including hygiene etc.
· Basic flying techniques including training methods.
· The birds diet, different types of food available and methods of feeding.
· Choosing and purchasing a suitable bird;
Cost £100 per person – Please note that this course can be extended to a number of days to ensure that the participant reaches the required standard before purchasing a bird.
CHILDREN COURSE
An ideal holiday treat for younger children aged between 8 and 14 years. The course will last approximately 2 hours and is ideal for children interested in nature and birds in general. The course will include a tour of the Centre, children will learn how birds fly and hunt, how feathers work, they will dissect an Owl pellet and learn how the digestive system works. Finally, participants will have the opportunity to participate in one of our flying demostrations.
Cost £45 per person
HAWK WALKS AND JUNIOR OWL EXPERIENCE
HAWK WALKS ( Our most popular by far)
Enjoy the experience of walking in the surrounding countryside with one of our Harris hawks following on and swooping down to take food from your fist. You will be given basic training at the Centre before the walk commences.
We limit numbers to 2 persons per party to ensure that you gain maximum time with your bird.
Reduced rates are available for larger parties wishing to join the walk and enjoy the experience without flying a bird.
Next day bookings available subject to availability.
1½ hour duration
£50.00 per person
JUNIOR OWL EXPERIENCE
Our Falconry lessons allows the under 14’s participant to get hands on and fly a Bird of Prey in our display. A great opportunity to get hands on with a Bird of Prey for the first time.
1½ hour- £30.00 per person
ALL COURSES MUST BE PRE-BOOKED
( No Spectators )
