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 call the Centre on 08456 807 897 the day before your visit to confirm the arrangements, as some courses may be postposed if the weather is likely to be entirely unsuitable.
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