Birds of Prey Experience Days

Bird of Prey Close Encounters and Bird Handling

Birds of prey are among the most charismatic animals on the planet. They’re formidable airborne predators, perfectly adapted to their environment. Humans have utilised their hunting prowess for thousands of years, and, today, falconry can be enjoyed by animal-lovers, young and old. In this section, you’ll find our great range of falconry experiences, in locations across the country. If you know someone who’d enjoy a close encounter with an owl, eagle or falcon – look no further! The experiences listed below give your loved one a chance to meet and fly a variety of majestic birds. They can admire them up-close and in flight as they swoop toward their gloved hand!

For March, the latest Experience Days for Birds of Prey Experience Days include, Cheshire Bird Encounter Experience, Birds of Prey Photography Day in Oxfordshire, and Bird of Prey Taster Experience for Two.
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Cheshire Half-Day Falconry Experience

    5 (6)
  • Knutsford
  • Get up close and personal with majestic birds of prey; let owls, falcons, buzzards, and even a vultu...
  • From £ 60 For 1 Person
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    Cheshire Full-Day Birds Of Prey Photography Class

      5 (2)
    • Knutsford
  • This fantastic full day photography course gives you a unique chance to photograph and be involved w...
  • From £ 100 For 1 Person
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    Warwickshire Half-Day Falconry Experience

      5 (16)
    • Warwick
  • Handle a variety of beautiful birds of prey, as you learn falconry's rich history and practise falco...
  • From £ 70 For 1 Person
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    Bedfordshire British Birds Of Prey Experience

      5 (2)
    • Bedford
  • Meet and handle some of Britain's most majestic birds of prey during this two-hour falconry experien...
  • From £ 72 For 1 Person
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    Groombridge Place Birds Of Prey Experience

    • Tunbridge Wells
  • Throughout this fantastic 90 minute interactive session, you'll be handling and flying an impressive...
  • From £ 49 For 1 Person
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    Groombridge Place Owl Flying Experience

    • Tunbridge Wells
  • Throughout this fantastic 90 minute interactive session, you'll be handling and flying an impressive...
  • From £ 49 For 1 Person
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    Groombridge Place Junior Owl Experience

      5 (2)
    • Tunbridge Wells
  • For anyone aged between 8-12 years this is a wonderful experience to get up close and personal with ...
  • From £ 39 For 1 Person
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    Fife Half-Day Falconry Experience

      5 (2)
    • Kirkcaldy
  • Spend half a day getting up close and personal with some stunning birds of prey, including Owls, Haw...
  • From £ 99 For 1 Person
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    Oxfordshire Birds Of Prey Experience For Two

    • Oxford
  • Choose from a selection of fantastic Bird of Prey taster experiences at Millets Farm falconry centre...
  • From £ 90 For 2 People
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    Cheshire Eagle Encounter Experience Day

      5 (2)
    • Knutsford
  • Learn more about beautiful birds of prey with a friend, during this full day Eagle encounter in Ches...
  • From £ 299 For 2 People £ 390
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    Cheshire Family Falconry Experience Day

    • Knutsford
  • Enjoy a great family day out with a fascinating falconry experience.
  • From £ 130 For 5 People
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    Isle Of Wight Falconer For The Day Experience

    • Isle of Wight
  • Spend the day shadowing a professional falconer in the beautiful Isle of Wight countryside, learning...
  • From £ 150 For 1 Person
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    North Hampton Half-Day Falconry And Owl Encounter

      5 (1)
    • Northampton
  • A great experience for bird lovers, this half day in Northampton will have you getting up close and ...
  • From £ 70 For 1 Person
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    Groombridge Place Family Owl Experience

      5 (3)
    • Tunbridge Wells
  • Get the family together for a fun filled day out, as you get up-close and personal with some amazing...
  • From £ 89 For 4 People
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    Cheshire Full-Day Eagle Encounter Experience

    • Knutsford
  • Experience a full day of bird handling with this magnificent up close and personal eagle handling ex...
  • From £ 225 For 1 Person
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    Bedfordshire British Birds Of Prey Experience

      5 (2)
    • Bedford
  • Meet and handle some of the world's most majestic owls and eagles during this three-hour falconry ex...
  • From £ 98 For 1 Person
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    Warwickshire Full-Day Kids Falconry Experience

    • Warwick
  • Full day falconry experience for teenagers between 13 and 16. Get up close and personal with Owls, K...
  • From £ 95 For 1 Person
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    Newcastle Hawk Walk And Bird Handling Experience

      5 (2)
    • Newcastle
  • Enjoy the unforgettable experience of meeting and walking with a Harris hawk as it flies through the...
  • From £ 60 For 1 Person
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    Willows Bird of Prey Centre Kent Hawk Walk

      5 (2)
    • Sevenoaks
  • Take a stroll with a hawk through 6 acres of nature trail during this fantastic 30 minute experience...
  • From £ 35 For 1 Person
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    Willows Bird of Prey Centre Kent Experience

      5 (3)
    • Sevenoaks
  • Get up close and personal with an array of beautiful birds of prey. Learn how to handle and fly thes...
  • From £ 65 For 1 Person
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    Willows Bird of Prey Centre Kent Owl Experience

    • Sevenoaks
  • Get up close and personal with an array of wonderful owls. Learn how to handle and hold these magnif...
  • From £ 65 For 1 Person
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    Most Popular Birds of Prey Experiences

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    Cheshire Half-Day Falconry Experience

      5 (6)
    • Knutsford
  • Get up close and personal with majestic birds of prey; let owls, falcons, buzzards, and even a vultu...
  • From £ 60 For 1 Person
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    Cheshire Full-Day Birds Of Prey Photography Class

      5 (2)
    • Knutsford
  • This fantastic full day photography course gives you a unique chance to photograph and be involved w...
  • From £ 100 For 1 Person
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    Warwickshire Half-Day Falconry Experience

      5 (16)
    • Warwick
  • Handle a variety of beautiful birds of prey, as you learn falconry's rich history and practise falco...
  • From £ 70 For 1 Person
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    Bedfordshire British Birds Of Prey Experience

      5 (2)
    • Bedford
  • Meet and handle some of Britain's most majestic birds of prey during this two-hour falconry experien...
  • From £ 72 For 1 Person
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    Learn about Birds of Prey Experience Gifts

    Birds of Prey

    The art of falconry dates back thousands of years. From Mongolia and the Middle East, the practice spread west to Europe, where it was soon adopted by the nobility. By the fifteenth century, a British guide was published, outlining a hierarchy of birds based on the social rank of the falconer. According to the Book of St Albans, an emperor was permitted to hunt with an eagle or vulture, whereas his servant had to make do with a lowly kestrel.

    Happily, today, you needn’t be a nobleman to handle a variety of impressive birds of prey. With any of the vouchers listed here, you or a loved one could meet owls, eagles, hawks and falcons, and benefit from the insight of their experienced handlers. You can get some great photographs and even learn to fly birds from the leather falconer’s glove! Choose from taster, half day and full day experiences, from Fife to the Isle of Wight.

    An Experience Days voucher offers an unforgettable natural encounter. At each venue, you’ll find a cast of feathered stars, sure to enchant animals-lovers of all ages. Find your nearest, and give a unique experience gift, today!

    Birds of Prey Experience Days Reviews

    Clare Poulter
    • Dec 2017
    Well impressed with the range of birds we handled and saw fly. All kept in obviously excellent condition. Good explanations of how the birds were treated and why.
    Julie Furlong
    • Jun 2018
    Thoroughly enjoyable, enjoyed it much more than I had expected. Our host (Shel) was great and looked after us all day. I was surprised that some of the birds I enjoyed the most were the vultures, they are soooo funny!! I really didn't wan...
    Thoroughly enjoyable, enjoyed it much more than I had expected. Our host (Shel) was great and looked after us all day. I was surprised that some of the birds I enjoyed the most were the vultures, they are soooo funny!! I really didn't want to leave once it was over. Lunch was amazing, more like a buffet for minimum 4 people!! Highly recommended, worth every penny. Thanks guys for a great day.
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    Tom Morrison
    • Sep 2016
    Had a great fun day, the weather manged to hold off and the sun came out a few times enabling us to get some good outdoor pictures.
    Alan Johnson
    • Nov 2018
    The day was excellent with a fine array of beautiful and stunning birds, and the fact that we were in such close quarters to them madecit even more special. We were looked after very well by all the team and the buffet lunch was very nice....
    The day was excellent with a fine array of beautiful and stunning birds, and the fact that we were in such close quarters to them madecit even more special. We were looked after very well by all the team and the buffet lunch was very nice. The only thing I would say that the 'tuition' side of the photography was a lttle dissapointing, it was one of the main reasons for doing the day to improve my skills. Don't get me wrong I got some stunning shots, but the art of setting my camera up correctly and the more technical side was sadly missing. Overall though a brilliant day, and it didn't rain!!
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    Questions About Birds of Prey Experiences

    How many birds of prey experiences do you have?

    We offer 24 birds of prey experiences. 

    Do you get to fly and handle the birds yourself in the Birds of Prey experiences?

    Most of our Birds of Prey experiences involve participants flying the birds, and having them land on their gloved arm! Other products such as Bird of Prey Walks and Bird of Prey Photography sessions are unlikely to include handling the birds!

    Are you allowed to take photos of the birds while n a Birds of Prey experience?

    As long as you are not interfering with the running of the course, you are more than welcome to take as many photos as you would like!