Birds of Prey Ashford, Boughton Lees Junior Falconry
£44.99pp
Are you 10 or older? Ever wondered what it’d be like to be a falconer for the day? Well now’s your chance! Join us for an educational 2-hour experience where you’ll learn exactly what it’s like to be falconer. You’ll start your day off by meeting your professional falconer who will introduce you to the birds you will be experiencing throughout the day. They’ll start off by teaching you how to safely handle these magnificent birds, using the correct strategies and equipment. Soon after, you’ll be taught how to tether birds as well as learning how to tie the well known falconers knot.
Once you have completed the basics, it’ll be time to move onto managing the birds. In this part of your experience you’ll learn exactly why falconers weigh their birds and why it is crucially important. Furthermore, you’ll learn the diet of the birds and how a falconer prepares their food. Finally, it’s onto the bit you’ve been waiting for, flying.
Your professional falconer will show you how we train our birds from a very young age to come to the glove when they’re called. In addition to this you’ll get the chance to fly and encounter some of our most beautiful birds, such as, a Barn owl, Bengal eagle owl and a Harris hawk. You’ll be able to see first hand how silent and majestically these birds fly, all why you are in charge of the glove.
(Experience Approximately 2 hours long)
We suggest bringing a pair of sturdy waterproof shoes with you for the day. Absolutely no opentoe shoes on the day. We can supply alternatives, however, these are subject to availability. It is the participants/spectators sole responsibility to wear the appropriate clothing and footwear on the day.
Please note: Spectators can only be booked alongside a full-paying participant.
A parent or guardian must accompany the voucher holder at all times throughout the experience. In this instance 1 adult can accompany the child free of charge. In the instance of a multi-child booking, ONE adult can spectate free of charge per 3 child participants.
Min height is 120cm (4ft)
Unfortunately, this experience is not wheelchair friendly.
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- 10 person
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- 1 people
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Overview
Before you know it, it’ll be time for you to earn your falconry stripes, as you get to handle and fly the different birds, whilst learning more about each species.
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Participants Guidelines
Minimum age differs from venue to venue, but is normally between 6 and 10. Under 14’s have to be accompanied by an adult.
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General Availability
Available on selected dates each month. Check our site for more information.
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What To Wear
Weather-appropriate casual clothing.
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Weather
In the most extreme conditions of wind or rain, sessions will be postponed.
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Duration
Can last anywhere between 1 and 4 hours depending on the selected package.
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Min Group Size
Varies depending on the venue, but usually between 1 and 4.
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Spectators
No spectator areas, but plenty of seated refreshment areas.
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Other Info
Event photography is available at most sites. Car parking and toilets can be found on each site too.
General Details
.We are family run display team, with over 20 years of Falconry experience, based in the Heart of Kent. We offer many different activities all involving our extensive array of Birds, many of which are native to the British Isles. Being fully mobile, we are able to provide displays (both static and flying) at the location of your choice. We cover many different types of events such as School Visits, Fetes and Country Shows. Birthday and Anniversary parties are also popular. Whatever the occasion and whatever the size, Sky Birds of Prey can tailor make the display to suit you. We also specialise in Experience Days, these make great gifts for any age group and provide a great day to remember!
Facilities
- Food Available
- Full Instruction
- Refreshments Available
- Full Equipment
- Toilets
- Parking
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