Falconry Experience - Adult
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About the experience
Fly birds of prey in North Devonshire's countryside on an exclusive one-hour falconry experience! We are offering private falconry experiences for up to two adults and two children aged 10-16. Adult vouchers and family packages are available. The experiences take place in a quiet corner of the county, between Okehampton and Bideford. Your host for the event will be David. He is an exceptionally passionate falconer, and his patience and dedication towards rearing, training, and working with these magnificent birds of prey is admirable. David works hard to establish trust between the bird and the handler to the point where they understand each other and work together as a happy team. You have two options to choose from: you can either go on a Hawk Walk or stay around the aviaries for a Meet & Greet session. During the Hawk Walk, you will take a leisurely stroll around the beautiful North Devon countryside accompanied by one of David's Harris Hawks. You will have the opportunity to observe these magnificent creatures as they soar in and out of trees and hedgerows before they return to your gloved hand. During the meeting, you will be in an area where birds are kept. You'll have the opportunity to fly a beautiful Barn Owl and greet the Harris Hawks and Buzzards. During both experiences, you will hear the stories of the raptors, learn how to care for them, and discover that each raptor has its own unique personality.
- One-hour private falconry experiences
- In North Devon between Okehampton and Bideford
- Choose a Hawk Walk or Meet and Greet
- Hosted by falconer David with his raptors
- This voucher is valid for One Adult
- Enjoy a bird of prey experience with adult and family vouchers available
- Choose from a Hawk Walk or Meet & Greet experience when making your booking
- Welcome, introduction and safety briefing
- Experiences last 1 hour and are exclusive
Hawk Walk Experience
- Take a stroll outdoors with a Harris hawk
- The hawk will follow along, flying from tree to tree and then will fly back to your gloved hand
- You'll be shown how to recall the hawk to your glove (or a post if you are unsure) when it is free flying
- Learn about the equipment and handling techniques involved with falconry along with information about Harris hawks
Meet & Greet Experience
- Hold and interact with a barn owl and walk it on your gloved hand
- Meet a Harris hawk and buzzard
- Learn about the birds, their environment, habitats and conservation
- Opportunity to take photographs
Information
- Adult Voucher: Minimum age 17
- Family Voucher: Valid for up to two adults and two children (10-16 years old)
- Weekdays and weekends throughout the year, subject to availability
- Experiences are weather dependent and may be rescheduled in the case of bad weather
Minimum Age: 10 years
- Spectators are welcome for an extra charge payable direct when making your booking
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