Get up close to these beautiful birds of prey and find out everything you've ever wanted to know about their habits and lifestyles. Meet many types of owl, and ask your falconer guide all about them!
This incredible half day Bedfordshire owl encounter allows you
to get up close and personal with these beautiful birds of prey, to
find out more about their fascinating habits. Owls are wonderful
animals, with an image of myth, mystery and wisdom.
You will have the privilege of meeting a collection of beautiful
owls, and will get to handle them under the supervision of your
experienced falconer guide. Among the majestic birds you will
encounter are the Little Owl, Barn Owl, Tawny Owl, the Snowy Owl,
the Long Eared Owl, and the Short Eared Owl, together with
different owls from around the world, such as the bengal and milky
eagle owls. You will even get a chance to fly the birds, with help
from your guide.
This is a spectacular and unusual experience, perfect for bird
lovers and nature lovers alike.You will meet the falconer at 9:45
and 10am, and have a cup of tea or coffee while you meet the other
members of your group.
Once you are all settled in an have had a chance to chat to your
group you will have a short tour of the falconry centre which
allows you to see lots of different species of bird. You will take
a walk through the delightful 'Owl Wood' and visit flying the barn
owls in their large aviary.
After this, the rest of the experience is spent handling various
types of owls, including indigenous owls and owls from all over the
world. You will even have a chance to fly them yourself, under the
close supervision of the falconer.
There are lots of opportunities to get wonderful photos, so don't
forget your camera.
Item/SKU Number 2817
Enquire About This ExperienceThe Bedfordshire owl experience is available throughout the
year, most days. Booking in advance is essential.
The owl experience can be booked as a morning or afternoon
session.
Minimum Age: 14
Experience Duration: 03:00
Time at Venue: 03:00
Please allow 3 hours for the Bird of Prey centre for this Bedfordshire owl experience.
Participants: The Half Day Owl Experience - Bedfordshire is for 1 participant.
Max Group Size: 4
Spectators Allowed on Site: Yes
Spectators are welcome to come and watch you enjoy the owl encounter, but only one spectator per participant. The charge for a spectator is £20.
Wear casual, comfortable clothes that are suitable for outdoors.
No high heels please, and remember that you will be out on grass
and possibly mud. Dress appropriately for the weather on the day of
your owl encounter.
A leather glove to wear while handling the birds will be provided
by the centre.
The owl experience in Bedfordshire will only be affected by particularly severe weather conditions (high winds/storms, torrential rain, heavy snow).
Average rating: 5 stars out of 5
It was a lovely and very interesting experience and I not only enjoyed it all but I learnt a lot as well about the welfare and habits of the owls especially. Charlie was excellent; very enthusiastic, Evidently loved all of the birds and what is so important was so willing to bring us into her world. I will certainly come again. Please thank Charlie very much for me; Just love those owls.
It was a lovely and very interesting experience and I not only enjoyed it all but I learnt a lot as well about the welfare and habits of the owls especially. Charlie was excellent; very enthusiastic, Evidently loved all of the birds and what is so important was so willing to bring us into her world. I will certainly come again. Please thank Charlie very much for me; Just love those owls.
