Available: September to May
Duration: 09:00 – 13:00 hrs
My Private Half Day Falconry Experiences are of the highest standard and ideal for anyone interested in learning a little more about birds of prey and want to spend more time in the field with a Harris’ Hawk and Bonelli’s Eagle.
Clients will be collected at a designated meeting point by Land Rover and taken to one of our hawking grounds in Staffordshire or the Shropshire Hills; depending on the location it may entail a little off-road driving. You will cover more in-depth training methodology, biology, ecology, history, fitness techniques, behaviour and ethics of the falconry tradition.
You will witness our Harris’ Hawk & Bonelli’s Eagle soaring, flying free and following us through private woodlands and open fields in Staffordshire or the breathtaking Shropshire Hills. I try and replicate their natural flying style. I do this by allowing them freedom to follow-on (using us as their hunting team) An encounter you will never forget.
You will also witness my birds fitness training with our remote control mechanical lure dragging machine at speeds up to 70mph. Finally; feel the power and tenacity of our Bonelli’s Eagle as he finishes his meal on your glove with memories of an unforgettable experience. The emphasis of the Half Day Experience is very much on clients handling and flying the birds.
My Half Day sessions should not be confused with other ‘Falconry Centre Experiences’ you may see advertised. There’s no large groups or tea & coffee fill time or restricted arena flying. This is an adventure through the countryside, appreciating life through the eyes of a bird of prey. An unparalleled experience allowing individuals to reconnect with the natural world.
When you book one of my Half Day Falconry Experiences they are your own private session. This gives you or your exclusive group more handling and sufficient time to witness my Bonelli’s Eagle & Harris’ Hawk behaving totally natural in wild surroundings, giving my clients more of a personal and transformative experience that will resonate long after. Which also makes for a unique and memorable gift.
Please ensure you wear the appropriate clothing and bring the following:
- Dark coloured clothing
- Flask & snacks
- Hiking or Wellington boots
- Waterproof coat
- Warm layered clothing
- Don’t forget your camera!
- Falconry equipment & binoculars will be provided
Itinerary
- 09:00 – Arrive at meeting point and embark on your falconry adventure in our Land-Rover.
- 09:15 – Arrive at our flying grounds
- 09:20 – Lecture on falconry, anatomy, biology & history
- 09:30 – Flying birds in hill country, mixed terrain & woodlands or open fields
- 12:45 – Make our way back to the Land-Rover watching the bird preen with a full crop whilst sampling our mini bart
- 13:00 – Arrive back at your car
PRICES
1 Adult – £220
2 Adults – £400
Please understand before booking that weather conditions are very important when flying raptors in the hills. A degree of flexibility may be required by clients as we may have to cancel and re-book your experience to get the best weather day. Please bear this in mind when booking. Also, hills are very unforgiving so a degree of fitness will be of great benefit to ensure you enjoy your day.
BOOKING AND PAYMENT
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