junior falconer

Aimed at 13 - 17 year olds This day is designed to assist those younger members of the family obtain an insight in to this magnificent sport.

As a junior falconer you will work along side our falconer and other members of the team.

you will meet our birds and learn how to safely pick them up and tether them.

during your day you will assist with all aspects of looking after the birds, cleaning, training , equipping, feeding and flying.

you learn the importance of proper weight management and adequate diet.

for those who are serious about taking up the sport this day will set you on the right track, it will also help considerably if you decide to take on the 5 day hawk management course / lantra assessment.

junior falconers will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

refreshments and lunch are provided for both the falconer and their parent

Aimed at the 8 -13 year olds this day has been designed for those smaller members of the family, to encourage them to learn about and enjoy our wild life.

your day will begin with an introduction to the variety of owls that we have at the centre, you will learn how to safely pick up and carry these beautiful birds, how we train them and how important a varied diet is to their health.

You will also learn how to prepare food and weigh the birds.

You will learn how important these birds are to our environment and how we can do our bit to help them.

Before the end of your session you will get to experience first hand the thrill of flying these birds free and watch as they return to your glove for food