Join Ben at his Risley Birds of Prey centre in Derbyshire ...

Meet & fly raptors at Dalhousie Castle in Bonnyrigg Edinburgh on these one-to-one falconry experiences. ...

Enjoy some quality flying & training time with an expert falconer on our Essex falconry days based at the superb Barleylands ...

Owl & Raptor experiences at  Byrkley Park Garden Centre near Burton in Staffordshire ...

Half & full-day courses with leading falconer Ben Long at Hardwicke in Gloucestershire ...

Meet Mike & his birds of prey at his Herefordshire falconry centre where you can fly birds in their natural habitats on a half-day visit. ...

A full range of falconry sessions at a long-established centre near Bedford ...

Meet the largest collection of raptors in the north west on these falconry days in Cheshire where you meet & fly birds of prey. ...

Meet & fly birds on a country house estate near Tavistock in Devon ...

Meet hawks & a flock of other majestic birds on our courses in falconry at Dorset's friendliest birds of prey centres! Operating all year round from the principal venue at Lewell near Dorchester makes for a superb day out for all the family. You will be met for these birds of prey in Dorset experiences by owner Martin Ballam who is hugely experienced when it comes to raptors & other birds. From hand rearing & incubation to veterinary & rescue work Martin has many years of professional falconry work all over the country. Now settled in Dorset Martin is a passionate falconer who has a way with words that'll keep you completely enthralled as you meet the likes of Jade the Red Tailed Hawk Ginny the Northern Goshawk & Fudge the Ferruginous Hawk as well as the Harris Hawks Jazz & Mabel. You can choose a half day falconry experience in Dorset or go the whole hog with the Ultimate experience for true avian aficionados. The half-day starts with introductions followed by an informative explanation on how to handle these magnificent birds. Once everyone is at ease you'll head out into the open countryside of Dorset & be shown how to get a hawk to swoop in & land on your gloved hand
- a truly stunning experience you'll never forget. Choosing the Ultimate experience means you get a more in-depth insight into the life & work of a falconer flying up to six different species of bird. The session

Includes:: meeting the raptors a centre tour a demonstration as to how to handle the birds & an explanation of what training a bird of prey involves all presented in a way that's fun engaging & interesting for all ages. A highlight is meeting one of the star Eagles. Kojak is a Bald Eagle (so called because they are 'piebald' i.e. black & white in colour) & Konnie is an agile & buoyant Tawny Eagle who'll win you over instantly. Whether you're an avid bird lover or new to this feathered world you'll love these fun hands-on falconry experiences in the stunning county of Dorset. If you're going on holiday in the area why not book a falconry experience to enjoy whilst you're there?


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