Half Day Falconry Day For One - Northumberland
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Get stuck into the world of Falconry with this Half Day Experience for One at a centre in Northumberland National Park. Situated close to the village of Wark in between Carlisle and Newcastle, you’ll find this centre surrounded by beautiful countryside where instructors are endlessly passionate about birds of prey and passing that onto others. As part of your half day experience, you will really step into the shoes of a Falconer for that time as you learn how to pick up the birds, weigh and handle them but also get to grips with the essential equipment such as jesses, gauntlet, lures, anklets, all of which a falconer would not be seen without! Most importantly, you’ll be shown the quick release hitch knot that fastens the birds to your wrist in preparation for flying. Learning from the best, and some of the most enthusiastic instructors around, if you haven’t before, by the end of this experience you’ll definitely have picked up a passion for everything birds of prey! With a small ratio of 2:1 for instructors and participants you will gain a real insight into falconry whilst enjoying the incredible countryside views all around. This award winning centre is also home to strays, injured birds and orphans which are looked after through the breeding program on site - which your instructor is bound to tell you about. Falconry is a fantastic chance to get out in the countryside and get close to nature, offering outdoor lovers essential respite from our digital world. Secure your spot on this extensive half day with a gift voucher today!
- Falconry days in Northumberland
- On a farm in the National Park near Wark
- Learn falconer skills at this family run centre
- Owls, hawks and falcons in unspoiled countryside
- Half day experience runs from 12:00 until approximately 16:00
- Learn how to pick up, handle and weigh various birds
- Learn about the equipment and tying the falconers knot
- Fly a hawk in the countryside
- Maximum instructor/participant ratio will be 2:1
- Tea and coffee is provided
- Please note that lunch is not included in this experience
- You are welcome to take your own packed lunch
Information
- The venue is in the Northumberland National Park between Carlisle and Newcastle upon Tyne
- There is no minimum age for these falconry experiences
- Young participants must be able to take instruction
- Under 16's must be accompanied by a participating adult
- Experiences run throughout the year
- All sessions are subject to weather conditions
- These activities are not suitable for spectators
Locations
- Northumberland
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