Scottish Borders Falconry - www.scottishbordersbirdsofprey.co.uk

The Basic Bird of Prey Management experience is intended for those who have no previous experience with Birds of Prey and would like to gain a basic insight into the day to day management of captive-bred Birds of Prey. The 4 hour experience includes the following management techniques:

Hygiene
Health
Feeding and food preparation
Equipment making (mews jess & flying jess, anklets)
Falconers knot
Weighing and weight management
Picking up and carrying
Making to the hood (Longwings)
Flying

Once the basics have been completed, you will be escorted to the selected flying area to fly the versitile Harris' Hawk with guidance from an experienced falconer. You will also be shown how to fly a Longwing (falcon).

This experience is to give an insight into the management of Birds of Prey. In no way is this experience a fast track way into getting your first bird.

£70.00 per person
Maximum of 2 persons per day