What's Included
- All experiences are run in groups with a maximum of 20 participants
- The centre is not open to the public so your experience will be in a private and relaxed setting
- Plenty of photo opportunities
Owl Experience
- Fly a variety of owls
- The species of owls flown will vary depending on the time of year. The selection includes: Bengal Eagle Owls, Barn Owls, White-faced Owls, Long-eared Owls, Little Owls, African Spotted Eagle Owls and European Eagle Owls
- Feed the owls and learn how they are exercised
- Sessions last approximately 1-1.5 hours
Hawk Walk
- Walk through a 600 acre wooded parkland with a Harris Hawk flying them to the glove
- Session last approximately 1-1.5 hours
Raptor Experience for Two Offer
- Fly a variety of owls, hawks and falcons on the private 7 acre site
- Experience last approximately two hours
Half Day Falconer Experience
- Learn about the history of the ancient sport of falconry
- You will assist with preparing a bird of prey to fly, weighing process and general husbandry
- Fly a selection of hawks, owls and falcons throughout the session
- Light lunch and refreshments are provided
- Souvenir certificate as a memento of your experience
- Session last approximately 3.5 hours
What Can I Expect
Falconry in Shropshire is all about happy birds of prey, thrilled visitors and passionate hosts! We have a range of experiences for you at a choice of venues that are never open to the public. This is falconry at its most relaxed and friendly.
We have vouchers for you to join a hawk walk, take part in a raptor or owl experience, or fully immerse yourself in the life of a falconer on the half day course. Whichever you choose, there'll be a warm welcome from the humans and birds alike and plenty of time to take photos, ask all the questions you've ever wanted to and fly the birds too.
If you like the idea of taking a countryside stroll, the hawk walk is a great choice. Pottering through the woods and fields, there are acres of Shropshire countryside to explore. The gregarious Hawk loves nothing better than a bit of company, so they will follow you, sporadically flying right down to your gloved hand as you go. Simply wonderful.
And then there are the raptor and owl experiences. The likes of Scoobie and Freckle are just two of the gorgeous, most ridiculously photogenic owls you could ever meet. On these sessions you’ll have plenty of time to take pictures and fly owls or raptors, with both indoor and outdoor arenas available.
If you fancy finding out more about breeding, rearing, caring for and training the lovable birds of prey residents, as well as enjoying lots of flying, the half day falconry course at the team’s basecamp near Telford is definitely for you.
So whether it's a hawk walk, a raptor or owl experience or the half day falconer course, you know the birds and hosts will give you the very best introduction to the world of birds of prey and falconry at these Shropshire venues, with lots of handling and flying time included for every participant.
When Is It Available
- Selected weekdays and weekends throughout the year
- Dates and session times are subject to availability and weather conditions
Location
- Vouchers can be redeemed at Shrewsbury, Telford or Shropshire locations
- You’ll be able to choose your preferred location when booking
- Exact location details will be shared once your booking is confirmed
Suitable For
- Minimum age 12
- Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult
Spectators
- Spectators are welcome for an additional charge payable on the day £20 for hawk walks and raptor or owl experiences and £50 for half days to include a light lunch
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