Conducted by one of the Centre's experienced falconers, our "Appreciating Birds of Prey" activity day presents the hands-on opportunity to discover the many aspects of keeping and flying Birds of Prey which have made the pastime a life-long passion for so many.
As a primary step for all Falconers, the course gives an initial insight into many aspects of keeping Birds of Prey, including
• Furniture - jesses, swivels, hoods, gloves etc.
• Accommodation - mews, weatherings etc.
• Bird handling and tying the falconer's knot, etc.
• Experience of flying a Harris Hawk
• Bird management
• Basic training methods
• Health & hygiene
• Preparing for free flight
• Legislation
The price per person including lunch is £100.
Dates for 2012
October 14th & 28th
November 11th & 25th.
December 9th
Dates for 2013
January 13th & 27th.
February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
Advance Booking Essential - to make a booking, please call 08456 807 897 or e-mail us
Please telephone 08456 807 897if you would like further details of available dates for Autumn/Winter 2012
GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR ALL TYPES OF COURSE AVAILABLE
WHAT TO BRING & WHAT TO EXPECT