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Birds of Prey in Bedfordshire

near Bedford
REF: FALOH1
Rated Based On 3 Reviews

• Falconry at an activity farm near Bedford
• Hundreds of birds of prey are resident here
• Tasters to advanced falconer training offered
• Excellent visitor facilities within the farm
 


What's Included

• On the two hour courses there will be a maximum of six participants per experience working with one expert falconer
• On the introduction day courses and hawking courses there will be a maximum of four participants per experience

What Can I Expect

No need to get in a flap, these experiences are hosted at one of the country's finest centres for birds of prey in Bedfordshire! You will be getting up close to the raptors at this family-run business that has been established for many years at a superb activity farm near Bedford. Falconry and other birds of prey venues are listed on our main Falconry page.

The collection of these agile prey-hunting birds here in Bedfordshire numbers about 300, including some rare and endangered species from around the world. The courses offer all levels of involvement, from a simple taste of handling birds of prey, to more advanced falconry training and full day hunts with hawks.

In just two hours in Bedfordshire, you will have the chance to handle and fly a huge variety of birds of prey chosen from amongst one of the largest collections in the UK and the emphasis is on a "hands on" approach to learning and experiencing these wonderful birds. The day starts at 10.00 and ends at 12.00 - very civilised!

If you go for the Introductory Course your full day out starts with avian food and health, the laws that protect birds of prey and the different types of hawks and falcons that are flown today, as well as getting to meet and hold some of the wonderful species of birds of prey that call Bedfordshire home. This will be followed by lunch in the centre's restaurant (not included in the price). In the afternoon there is a practical demonstration on free flying the hawks, falcons and owls, with the highlight of your day will be the opportunity to fly birds yourself under supervision.

On the Hawking Half Day Course you see the sport of falconry into its full context, introducing you to the thrill of the chase as you hunt live quarry, working a team of Harris Hawks. If you do not wish to take part in a proper hunt, you can choose to enjoy a hawk walk around the Bedfordshire countryside where the birds of prey will demonstrate their skills, but with no live animals as prey. You will spend the rest of the morning hunting with the hawks before returning to the centre, with transport provided in the centre's own off road vehicles.

As well as this range of falconry in Bedfordshire sessions, Into the Blue offers a wide selection of alternative experience and activity days on our home page.

Availability

• Two hour courses and introduction day courses run throughout the year
• Half day hawking courses run between October 1st and February 28th
• All courses are weather permitting

Location

• Herrings Green Activity Farm near Bedford

Suitable For

• 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.

Spectators

• Due to the nature of this activity, it is not possible for friends and family to spectate
• 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

Anything Else

• The centre can arrange accommodation or suggest places to stay upon request

Reviews

4 out of 5 stars

Average Rating: 4
Total Reviews: 3

Find out what other customers think of the experience

Reviews

  based on 3 reviews

Rating: 4 stars
Nicola, on Review Centre
Overall the website is informative and has enough detail (prices, availability, areas and where act...
Rating: 4 stars
Customer Review from Feefo,
Service rating - excellent: the website is easy to negotiate. The hard-copy documentation was recei...
Rating: 4 stars
Anne and Neil by email
We had a great day out at the falconry centre in Bedford. I bought the full day falconry experience...