As well as being a fun and entertaining day, this one day course is designed to give those interested in falconry the opportunity to decide if it is a sport that they wish to pursue further. During the day you will be made aware of the practical implications of owning a bird of prey and given the opportunity to handle and fly Birds of Prey.
Time and weather permitting you will also be able to see a Falcon, Vulture and Eagle being flown. All equipment will be provided for the day, but it is advisable to bring wellington boots, plus suitable outdoor clothing for the time of year.
Itinerary
10.00 Arrival, coffee and introduction to the instructor
10.30 An introduction to Falconry
12.30 Lunch (provided)
13.30 Move to the surrounding countryside to fly the birds
16.30 Return, questions, tea and depart
All equipment will be provided for the day, but please wear or bring suitable clothing according to the time of year.
The cost of the course is £120.00 per person and £30.00 for a Guest Pass (restricted to one guest per participant). (Minimum age 14). Click Here to buy online.
'Dear Chris, I didn't get a chance to say thank you to y ou! You made the day informative, special and a really good laugh! Your wealth of knowledge of these amazing birds was phenomenal. Eagle Heights is a fantastic place, somewhere I will go again and again and again! What a fantastic place to work! Anyway, thanks again Chris, all the very best, keep up the hard work, you do a wonderful job!!! Miss Emma Bentley'
This is an extremely exciting day and one which will leave spectacular memories with the participant. You will receive instruction regarding the handling of the birds and will immediately be taken out in the morning to fly one of our larger eagles, normally a bald eagle - weighing approximately 4 kilos with a 5 and 1/2 foot wingspan!
Weather depending, the bird will soar off into the skies, sometimes reaching heights of 5,000 feet or more. You will then have the opportunity to recall the bird to the glove and witness the speed and control these birds are capable of as they drop from the skies. At the end of the morning you will return to the centre for lunch and have the opportunity yo watch the 12.00 O'clock demonstration. In the afternoon you will move out across the valley to get hands on with more eagles, including a bateleur eagle and tawny eagle, you may also get the opportunity to fly a harris hawk if you wish. This is an exclusive experience and is limited to two people per day.
Itinerary
10.00 Arrival, coffee and introduction to the instructor
10.30 Fly Bald Eagle
12.30 Lunch (provided)
13.30 Move to the surrounding countryside to fly other eagle species
16.30 Return, questions, tea and depart
All equipment will be provided for the day, but please wear or bring suitable clothing according to the time of year.
The cost of the course is £170.00 per person, £260 for 2 people and £30.00 for a Guest Pass (restricted to one guest per participant). (Minimum age 18). Click Here to buy online.
'We have just got home from a fantastic Eagle handling day at Eagle Heights. We would like to say a big thank you for an excellent day. Rory, our falconer for the day gave us an informative and thrilling guide to the world of Eagles. The staff, food and facilities were all 1st class and we hope to visit again soon! Allen and Christopher Randall'
Here you can get the opportunity to fly Harris Hawks in the local Kent countryside, learning about their habits in the wild and their requirements in captivity. It is designed to be entertaining and will not give information regarding the keeping of these birds in captivity. This is a fun taster session and one which can be enjoyed by all. There will be plenty of chances for "hands-on" and if you arrive early enough you will be able to watch the 12.00 O'clock demonstration.
Itinerary
12.00 Arrive to see flying demonstration (summer only) 1.00 pm in winter.
13.30 Move to the surrounding countryside to fly the birds
16.30 Return, questions, tea and depart
All equipment will be provided for the day, but please wear or bring suitable clothing according to the time of year.
The cost of the course is £70.00 per person and £20.00 for a Guest Pass (restricted to one guest per participant). (Minimum age 14). Click Here to buy online.
'Hi Emma, we just wanted to thank you for a wonderful hawking afternoon on Sat 13th Jan 07. Liz and I thoroughly enjoyed it and both thought what a great instructor you were. Kind regards and hope to see you again soon. Matt and Liz (Whitstable)'
Courses run from Monday to Friday 10.00 am to 4.30 pm.
The course is designed for the would be falconer. It is a very demanding five days in which every aspect of the noble art of falconry is covered.
Whether you wish to own your own bird of prey or just want to discover what goes on behind the scenes in the world of falconry then this course is a must.The course is structured in easy to follow stages which will ensure that by the end of the five days any student will be competent and confident in his/her husbandry and handling of birds of prey to progress to actually owning their own raptor. You will also receive a course information pack at the end of your week.
Daily Itinerary
10.00 Arrival, coffee and introduction to the instructor / information on day ahead.
10.30 Tuition room with falconer
12.30 Lunch (provided)
13.30 Move to the surrounding countryside to fly the birds / stay at centre learning various hands on techniques
16.30 Return, questions, tea and depart
All equipment will be provided for the week, but please wear or bring suitable clothing according to the time of year.
The cost of the course is £430.00 per person, £750.00 for two people (Minimum age 14). Click Here to buy online.
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