Full Day Bird Of Prey Encounter - Bedfordshire
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About the experience
Are you looking for a thrilling and unforgettable experience in Bedfordshire? Visit this family-run business on an activity farm near Bedford and get up close to over 300 birds of prey, including rare and endangered species from around the world. With several different falconry experiences to choose from, you can enjoy a "hands-on" approach to handling and flying a variety of birds of prey, no matter your level of involvement. Opt for their two-hour birds of prey encounter experiences and learn how to handle and fly these majestic creatures, or indulge in their full-day falconry experience. This full-day experience includes an informative insight into falconry, the different types of hawks and falcons, and the opportunity to hold some of the wonderful species of birds of prey that call Bedfordshire home. Enjoy a delicious lunch in the centre's restaurant (not included in the price), before experiencing a practical demonstration on free flying the hawks, falcons, and owls. The highlight of your day will be the opportunity to fly birds yourself under supervision and even meet the Vultures! Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with birds of prey in Bedfordshire. Book your falconry experience today and create memories that will last a lifetime!
- Falconry at an activity farm near Bedford
- Hundreds of birds of prey are resident here
- Hawk Walks, Hunts, Owl Encounters and more
- Excellent visitor facilities within the farm
- This voucher is for a 'Bird of Prey Encounter Full Day'
- Home to one of the largest collections of Birds of Prey in the UK
- Variety of species, owls, hawks, eagles, falcons and pelicans
Birds of Prey Full Day Encounter
- Your day starts with meeting your falconer for the day
- A short tour of the centre to see the many different species of birds
- Chance to ask questions any personal favourites
- The morning will be spent handling various types of Owls, including the Barn owl and Tawny Owl, European Eagle Owl, Great Grey Owl and more
- Under careful supervision, you will have the opportunity to witness and fly the birds yourself
- 1-2pm lunch (not provided)
- Following lunch you will go on to handle and fly different species of eagles, hawks and falcons, as well as meeting the vultures and watching one of the flying displays
- There will be ample opportunity for you to take photos with any birds of your choice.
- It should be remembered that this is not a course to teach you how to become a falconer or to keep birds of prey, but a fun day
- On the two hour courses there will be a maximum of six participants per experience working with one expert falconer
- On the full day and hawking courses there will be a maximum of four participants per experience
Information
- Over 14 years of age
- Please wear dark country style clothing and stout shoes, but please bring along Wellington boots and waterproof clothes in case of wet weather
- All specialised equipment will be provided
- Two hour courses and full day courses run throughout the year
- Half day hawking courses run between October 1st and February 28th
- All courses are weather permitting
Minimum Age: 14 years
- The centre can arrange accommodation or suggest places to stay upon request
- The centre has a large selection of birds on display and provides demonstrations in the art of falconry at selected times during the day, which friends or family are welcome to enjoy for a small admission charge
- There is a large picnic area and shop selling gifts, teas and coffees
- Refreshments can also be obtained at the activity farm
- For the full day there is provision for one spectator wishing to spend the day with you and will be charged at £30.00 for the day
Locations
- Bedfordshire
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