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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Falconry on the farm in Northumberland National Park near Wark ...

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 ...

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

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Book in for falconry in Wales & fly your own razor-clawed raptor for the duration of the experience. These birds of prey days in North Wales are offered on a private & exclusive basis with just you the Hawks & their handler. The man who trains & cares for these wonderful birds is Richard. His degree in zoo management has taken him all over the world as an exotic animal trainer & falconer. He's now settled in this stunning part of Wales establishing a birds of prey & falconry centre near Denbigh building an incredibly close relationship with his select crew of spirited raptors. With acres & acres of Welsh parkland & woodlands to play with you will really be in your element getting immersed in the sweeping North Wales habitat that these lucky birds of prey enjoy. Watching them fly free is a truly exhilarating & breathtaking way to witness the delights of hawking. The Harris Hawks are the real stars of the show making this falconry at one of Wales's most stunning locations an unforgettable occasion. The leader of the pack is Storm who loves to take off at the first sniff of a breeze making the most of the open space to show off his aerial skills & impressive wingspan. Alan is a bit of a free spirit & his brother Edgar is the mischievous camera-shy one. Hawks are highly sociable birds but remain formidable predators as you'll see when you begin your stroll around the Welsh countryside with your chosen bird of prey. It's all a fun game to them as they launch from your hand swoop around finding places to perch & observe you occasionally flying out of sight but regularly landing on your hand to check back in. That strong hunting instinct comes to the fore when Richard shows you how to tempt the hawk with the chase & 'kill' of a toy. And don't forget our Falconry Wales experience operates on an exclusive basis giving you plenty of time to fly handle exercise & bond with your Harris Hawk. You can choose to go for a stroll with them around the Denbighshire countryside or stay at base. As a little reminder of when the Harris Hawks met you you'll be presented with a disc of digital images from your day spent with these marvellous birds of prey around Wales's rugged countryside. ...

Owls & Hawks at lovely Holdenby House near Northampton top meet birds of prey in an idyllic setting! ...

Meet & fly birds of prey at a farm centre & park near Abingdon in Oxfordshire ...