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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Meet birds of prey in a natural trail setting near Sevenoaks ...

Hidden down a country lane from the wonderfully named Luggiebank village you'll come across a rather discrete wee entrance to this outdoor activity & falconry centre. It's very much a farm site so you'll need to dress for it but it's all in keeping with these birds' preferred natural habitats
- & this is the countryside after all! Open to the public there are up to two flying displays per day here in Cumbernauld. This gives visitors of all ages the chance to see a variety of different birds in the flying arena. No two displays are the same as the birds selected to fly changes with each show. These birds of prey experiences at this friendly centre between Glasgow & Falkirk give you the chance to go beyond just being a spectator & actually get involved. We've got a full range of falconry sessions for you to choose from at World of Wings in Cumbernauld. All include entrance to the centre so you can have a wander around the aviaries & visit the excellent onsite Cabin Cafe for one of their legendary hot chocolates or a bite to eat whilst the children play in the little games area. The introductory encounter is the Hawk or Owl walk option. You'll still have a good one hour & a half hours with the birds & time is spent going on a little wander around the Cumbernauld countryside with your owl or hawk accompanying you. Then there are the half & full day birds of prey sessions. These allow you plenty of time to meet get close to & fly several species of raptor. They both also give you a good insight into the work of the falconer & what life is like for both the birds & their trainers. The ' Ultimate wingspan experience' at World of Wings gives you exclusive access to the birds (and the humans who look after tham!) for a truly VIP private visit to this Cumbernauld centre. You will be able to invite up three people to come & join you for what will be a private half day of meeting learning about & flying the birds
- & of course there's all the time to ask all the questions you've ever wanted to!

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Get your tail-feathers in a spin with some fabulous falconry in Yorkshire! Meet majestic birds of prey & watch them soar through

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This isn't just any falconry experience in Wales it's a just for you falconry day! What we love about this falconry experience in Powys is the fact that it is exclusive to you very chilled out & in a superb setting. These one to one falconry sessions are the very best mid-Wales has to offer & you can either go solo or as a pair to enjoy the afternoon together. If you're already familiar with Machynlleth in Powys you'll know what a lovely place it is. If you're not these falconry experiences are the perfect excuse to get to know this fascinating part of Wales. There's lots going on here (check out the Centre for Alternative Technology) & a real community feel to this Welsh market town which makes a day out discovering the ancient art of falconry all the more enticing. Your hosts for these falconry sessions are Barry & Luce. Originally from Machynlleth Barry has worked around the world in the realms of conservation ornithology as a safari teacher & tour leader. Now back in the rolling Welsh countryside of Powys Barry works with Luce tending to their birds of prey & promoting their conservation efforts. Luce specialises in animal behaviour & environmental issues & she has been involved in exotic species for many years. Together they are a dedicated & passionate team caring for their family of raptors. So it's with the Cambrian mountain range as you backdrop that you will be invited to meet these majestic birds with Barry & Luce. You might meet the likes of Lakota the Bald Eagle Isca the Red Kite Maggie the White Faced Owl & Altai the magnificent Golden Eagle who also happens to be a film star! All the feathered residents here in mid-Wales have been bred in captivity & your hosts will explain to you why this is an important measure in the conservation of the species. & whilst you get to know the individual characters & personalities of each bird you'll also learn lots about looking after birds of prey & the relationship between bird & falconer. It's truly fascinating stuff & remember each falconry experience in Wales is hosted on a one to one basis so it'll just be you the birds & the falconers. Over the course of the afternoon you will get to meet & fly a wide variety of raptors including the mighty Eagles & cute-as-a-button Owls too! ...

Bird handling & flying are the order of the day when you book falconry in Rutland! We are offering a trio of experiences at this Rutland falconry centre with an owl experience as well as full & half day birds of prey sessions. All three give you plenty of chance to watch with delight as well as flying these magnificent creatures. Simon Tebbutt runs this bird of prey centre at the Greetham Valley Golf Course & Hotel assisted by his daughter. It's the perfect location for falconry days as it's easily accessible (being just off the A1 trunk road between Stamford & Stretton) yet is nestled in a wonderfully wild corner of the tiny county that is Rutl&. There are huge swathes of countryside with lakes & wooded areas interspersed by golfing greens all interconnected with paths & tracks. & you're actually on the famed Viking Way hiking trail here which runs from the Humber Bridge to Oakham in Rutl&. The birds of prey adore it here too. Out on the falconry experiences the Buzzards love nothing better than swooping in from afar to land so gently on your gloved hand to savour that tasty morsel of chicken you were holding. Raptors' hunting instinct is incredible as you'll find out if you book the full day falconry session & spend the afternoon in the rolling Rutland countryside on a Hawk Walk. Lucky the Barn Owl & mates Errol & Bob are the cutest trio of Owls you could hope to meet. Although sometimes shy they do love to perform for an audience so expect to be utterly enthralled by them if you choose the owl experience. In fact this one is really popular with younger falconry fans & is open to little ones aged 12 years or over. As well as entertaining visitors on the falconry days in Rutland Simon Tebbutt has built quite a reputation for various services; from appearing in TV productions & at weddings to pest control & organising specialist raptor photography sessions. These falconry experiences will teach you about each species & their roles through the ages whilst giving you plenty of hands-on flying & handling too. ...

Meets the raptors on a private farm near Dorking in Surrey ...

Family-friendly falconry fun at Hatton Country World Warwick ...

Meet Andrew & the raptors on the farm near Market Harborough in south Leicestershire ...