Eagle Handling Falconry Day

Eagle Handling Falconry Day
Eagle Handling Falconry Day
Eagle Handling Falconry Day
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XEAGL
6½ hrs
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£195
  • About

    Get up close and personal with these deadly predators and witness their true majesty and power. Begin with a guided tour of the bird of prey centre to see the various eagles in residence and get the chance to learn all about them. Receive expert one-to-one instruction on how to handle a bird and find out about how they are trained. After lunch, stride out into British countryside with an experienced instructor, where you'll fly an eagle to the glove (in Yorkshire get the chance to fly more than one type of eagle). It's an amazing opportunity to see these dramatic birds up close and watch their spellbinding flight - and there can't be many thrills to match the experience of an eagle coming in to land on your glove.

    • Tour the centre seeing various different birds of prey
    • Receive expert personal instruction on handling the birds
    • Go out into open countryside and fly an eagle to the glove
    • Experience includes lunch - and a thrill that can't be beaten
  • Key Info

    Availability

    Selected Wednesdays and Thursdays from mid February to mid November in Gloucestershire; one weekend a month all year round in Yorkshire; weekday and weekend dates around twice a week from October to April, four times per week from May to September in Kent and selected dates in Cheshire Mon to Fri.

    Participant Guidelines

    Minimum age varies from 15 to 18. You need to be reasonably fit as the day involves a fair amount of walking. Novices and those with some experience of birds of prey are more than welcome, as the day is designed around your level of experience.

    Weather

    The weather may affect this experience. If your day is cancelled due to the weather it will be re-booked for an alternative date.

    Duration

    Your experience will last for around six and a half hours, including a break for lunch.

    Numbers On Day

    The experience is held on a one to one basis.

    Spectators

    Sorry, but due to the specialised nature of the experience, spectators can't be accommodated. Dogs are strictly not permitted.

    Dress Code

    Dress for the outdoors, with wellingtons or walking boots. Bring a change of clothes if the weather is particularly bad. If you have a camera and/or a pair of binoculars please bring them along.

    Other Info

    The venue in Kent also houses a number of reptiles.

  • Reviews

    Fantastic Memories

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    Roger M, 10 Sep 2010
    Eagle Handling Day

    Great day from start to finish. A well planned and organised day with friendly and enthusiastic staff to inform, advise and present you with a fantastic experience culminating in the closest encounter with these huge birds of prey. A lasting memory leaving you with a wish to do it all again.

    Birthday Treat

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    Maureen W, 27 Apr 2010
    Eagle Handling Day

    I was given the Eagle Handling Day as a present and it really lived up to my hopes. I had an excellent day with Ed, learned lots about the birds and their habitats and how each flies. The birds were amazing, it's a great experience having a Bald Eagle rushing towards you and landing on your glove. The birds were so different, and the little Harris Hawk weaving through the trees in the wood was very impressive. Each had its own personality and I found it a really memorable experience and one with I thoroughly enjoyed.

    A Great Experience, I Couldn't Stop Talking About

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    David D, 26 Apr 2010
    Eagle Handling Day

    A very welcoming venue. The staff are very friendly and put you at ease straight away. After a quick cup of tea and the paperwork complete it was off to see the eagles. I was very impressed by the knowledge and professionalism of Joe, my guide for the day. He gave me the confidence to handle the birds and within half an hour I was flying a Bald Eagle to glove. After a spot of lunch which was good tasty food, we were back out in open fields flying three more eagles. Joe managed to get us back before the last show of the day. I would be very happy to recommend the experience to any one who has a passion for eagles.

    Face To Face With Nature

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    Georgina B, 14 Sep 2009
    Eagle Handling Day

    Nothing can prepare you for the sight of an amazing bird of prey coming in to land gently on your gauntletted hand. These are not circus animals but birds that can survive in the wild and are confident enough to get up close and personal with complete strangers. To be within inches of their incredibly strong bills, their talons, adapted to secure their particular prey and their eyes that can watch prey from a thousand or so feet is a truly humbling experience.

    A Really Brilliant Life-enhancing Day

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    Miklos K, 15 Apr 2009
    Eagle Handling Day

    I was really well looked after by the knowledgeable and dedicated staff, and now know a whole lot about eagles! The experience itself was so much more amazing than I imagined and has given me some fantastic memories. I shall be going back soon.

    Unbelievable Experience

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    Michael L, 05 Jul 2008
    Eagle Handling Day

    A fantastic day from start to finish. All the staff were knowledgeable and happy to answer all my questions. Flew a number of birds but the highlights were an hour's walk over farmland with a pair of Harris Hawks, and flying a White tailed sea eagle to the fist. Unforgettable experience and I will certainly be visiting the centre again.

    Simply brilliant

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    David B, 08 May 2008
    Eagle Handling Day

    Simply brilliant. Besides the unique experience of handling such amazing birds I found all the staff to be exceptionally friendly, committed and well-informed.

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