"Wings" Half-Day Activity Experience
This half-day course is designed to provide a simple, hands-on introduction to the world of falconry for those aged 10-14. Starting at 10.00, the course starts with a behind-the-scenes guided tour of the Sanctuary including the weatherings & aviaries, and a close-up introduction to birds from the five main Raptor families. Then, a spell in our study centre will explain the mysteries of the Falconer's Knot plus the hoods, bags, bells, leashes & lures which make up the essential equipment of the falconer.
After a look at the avian diet and importance of flying weights, you will then be given the opportunity to have a hooded falcon on your fist, of which a photograph will be presented to you - along with Induction Certificate to the S.O.S. Young Falconers Club - at the end of the event.
Finally you will have a grandstand seat at the mid-day flying demonstration, which ends about 1.00pm.
Cost per person: £25
Dates for 2013
April 6th & 20th
May 4th & 18th
June 1st & 29th
July 13th
August 3rd
Advance Booking Essential - to make a booking, please call 08456 807 897 or e-mail us
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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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** Make a diary note to visit us at Stonham Aspal for
The East Anglian Falconry Fair
Sunday July 21st 2013