What's Included
• 1:1 Personal Falconry Experience
• Welcome and introduction plus briefing on the history of falconry
• Meet a selection of birds of prey including owls, hawks, falcons, a red kite and a bald eagle
• Plenty of opportunities to handle and fly some of birds yourselves
• Guidance from a professional falconer
• Opportunity to view visiting wild birds which can include; kites, goshawks, sparrowhawks,
peregrines, hobbys (summer months only), merlin and osprey
• Homemade teas, coffees and refreshments are provided
• Experiences last for three hours
What Can I Expect
This isn’t just any falconry experience in Wales, it’s a just for you falconry day! What we love about this falconry experience in Powys is the fact that it is exclusive to you, very chilled out and in a superb setting. These one to one falconry sessions are the very best mid-Wales has to offer and you can either go solo, or as a pair to enjoy the afternoon together.
If you’re already familiar with Machynlleth in Powys you’ll know what a lovely place it is. If you’re not, these falconry experiences are the perfect excuse to get to know this fascinating part of Wales. There’s lots going on here (check out the Centre for Alternative Technology) and a real community feel to this Welsh market town, which makes a day out discovering the ancient art of falconry all the more enticing.
Your hosts for these falconry sessions are Barry and Luce. Originally from Machynlleth, Barry has worked around the world in the realms of conservation, ornithology, as a safari teacher and tour leader. Now back in the rolling Welsh countryside of Powys, Barry works with Luce tending to their birds of prey and promoting their conservation efforts. Luce specialises in animal behaviour and environmental issues and she has been involved in exotic species for many years. Together they are a dedicated and passionate team caring for their family of raptors.
So, it’s with the Cambrian mountain range as you backdrop that you will be invited to meet these majestic birds with Barry and Luce. You might meet the likes of Lakota the Bald Eagle, Isca the Red Kite, Maggie the White Faced Owl and Altai the magnificent Golden Eagle, who also happens to be a film star!
All the feathered residents here in mid-Wales have been bred in captivity and your hosts will explain to you why this is an important measure in the conservation of the species. And whilst you get to know the individual characters and personalities of each bird, you’ll also learn lots about looking after birds of prey and the relationship between bird and falconer.
It’s truly fascinating stuff and remember each falconry experience in Wales is hosted on a one to one basis, so it’ll just be you, the birds and the falconers. Over the course of the afternoon you will get to meet and fly a wide variety of raptors, including the mighty Eagles and cute-as-a-button Owls too!
Availability
• Weekdays throughout the year with occasional weekend dates
• Sessions generally operate from 1pm to 4pm
• Dates are subject to availability and weather conditions
Suitable For
• Minimum age 16
Spectators
• Up to 2 spectators may accompany you for an additional charge of £15 per person, payable when booking your date
Anything Else I Need To Know?
Location
• Powys, Mid Wales
