Bird Of Prey Experience Days: Experience the unrivaled majesty and power of
beautiful birds of prey, with this half day falconry course in
Cheshire.
There is something supremely mysterious about these
highly-evolved creatures, but after 3 hours in close contact with
them while you learn falconry skills, you will definitely have a
deeper insight into their characteristics.
While you get to grips
with handling birds of prey (or rather, while they get to grips
with you!), you will learn about their hunting habits, speed and
power, and you'll see how man and bird have made such an unlikely
but successful duo for so many thousands of years.
Based in Cheshire, just a short drive from both Liverpool and
Manchester, this experience is perfect for anyone that loves birds
and nature, spends hours in front of Attenborough, or wants to try
something completely different and truly memorable!
Once you have arrived at the location you will
be welcomed by your guide, who will begin your experience with a
fascinating talk about the ancient art of falconry.
You will go for
a guided tour of the aviary where your expert handler will
introduce a spectacular selection of birds of prey that you will be
getting close to during the course of the day.
The guides really
know their stuff, so feel free to ask any questions you can think
of! At this point you will get to learn falconry skills, and handle
a variety of birds of prey, ranging from beautiful tiny owls
through to the more sinister looking falcons and buzzards!
Once you have learned how to handle the birds 'on the glove', you
will get to experience some of them fly in to land on your arm -
even one of the centre's wonderful vultures! On top of all this,
you will take in one of the daily displays run by the centre, and
finish a superb experience with a 'hawk walk' - half an hour
walking through surrounding fields with a team of Harris Hawks!
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