Bird Of Prey Experience Days: This unique experience gives you the chance to spend a full day
learning all about different birds of prey, including insights into
their diets and habitats.
In their natural outdoor environment, you
will get the chance to handle a range of magnificent raptors and
learn all about the training processes they go through to become
skilled and disciplined hunters.
The art of falconry goes back around 4,000 years and with this
full day experience you will get to grips with some of the ancient
practices still used today, as well as some more recent sporting
techniques that the modern world has brought to falconry.
Upon
arrival at the centre, you'll meet your experienced instructor who
will brief you on any safety aspects to consider.
Then it is time
to meet the real stars of the show.
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the birds themselves! You'll
be kitted out with specialist gloves before experiencing the rush
of adrenaline as a hawk or owl swoops with outstretched wings to
land safely on your fist.
If you decide that the actual hunting
side of falconry isn't for you, not to worry.
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this simply means
that you'll get to spend more time flying some of the other
resident raptors and getting to know them better! There will be
plenty of opportunities to learn about the work that the centre do,
and you'll be encouraged to ask as many questions as you can think
of.
Throughout the experience, you'll be outside, exploring the
natural environment of the birds, so it is important to remember
that they are predators - keep your eyes peeled to witness them in
full splendor as they dive for the rewards provided by their
trainers, it really is spectacular!
This full day bird of prey experience is a fantastic way to get
to grips with falconry training, and makes a wonderful gift for
nature-lovers.
The birds are beautiful and intelligent animals to
work with, and their trainers are fountains of knowledge, making
this experience suitable for old and young!
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