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Birds of Prey Experience Days & Gifts

Birds of Prey: Everything you need to know

Indulge your ornithological tendencies and experience the grace and power of majestic birds with a falconry experience from Wish.co.uk. Adore animals? Bonkers about birds? Here’s an experience that will get you up close with birds of prey and allow you to see how they’re trained and cared for.

Learn to handle these majestic creatures at your chosen falconry centre, then (if your tutor allows) you’ll be able to have a go at flying them ‘to the fist’, using specialist equipment and one of those massive gloves. If you’re lucky, the bird will be wearing one of those daft little hats as well. Hee hee!

You’ll also be invited to tour the facilities at your chosen location, learning more about falconry and finding out how the birds are reared and cared for at the centre. You can expect to handle a range of birds including eagle owls, harris hawks, barn owls or buzzards. That’s a veritable clutch of feathered friends.

Our birds of prey days are available all over the UK, including locations in Hampshire, the West Midlands, North Yorkshire, Cheshire, Fife, Perthshire and Derbyshire. You’ll have the opportunity to get some fresh air and explore the local countryside.

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FAQs

Q: What kind of birds will I work with?
A: This will vary depending on the venue and the birds that are in a good mood on the day. You can expect to be flying birds like owls, hawks and buzzards. If you’re a fan of a particular type of bird, the experience information page will tell you all the details you need to know. Remember that birds may not be flown on the day for any reason.
Q: Is falconry suitable for kids?
A: We do our best to ensure that everyone can attend a falconry lesson suitable for their age group. Some venues can accommodate children, but some impose a minimum age limit of 12-16 years. If you can take kids, you’ll normally need to pay for additional vouchers to cover the entry fee. If you have any queries about whether your kids can attend, just give us a call and we will check with the venue for you.
Q: Do I need to bring anything?
A: Some venues will take you on a walk around local woods or fields so you’ll need to be prepared for that. Don’t turn up in high heels or a tux. Most falconry centres advise that you wrap up warm on cold days and wear a good outdoor jacket. Regardless of the weather, you should bring a pair of wellies. And don’t forget your camera!