Experiences
Experience the thrill of flying a bird of prey to your gloved hand and create memories that will last a lifetime. We’re offering falconry sessions, near Dorking in Surrey, ranging from a one-hour taster to a full-day experience. You can book or buy a Gift Voucher online. For larger groups we offer Corporate Entertainment packages, and for those interested in learning about falconry we provide falconry tuition.
Displays
Choose the type and size of display you want to suit your venue. We can do main arena falconry displays or just a static display for country fairs or village fêtes. For two day events, we can bring a different selection of birds of prey for each day.
Occasions
Whether you want to add a touch of magic to a wedding ceremony, celebrate a special anniversary or birthday party, or simply entertain family and friends, our birds of prey will be a unique and memorable addition to your special event. Our owls can deliver a surprise engagement ring, or the wedding rings during the ceremony. We can provide a static display of birds throughout or event and a flying display. Suitable for both adult and childrens’ celebrations.
Education
A visit to your school or college from our birds of prey can help you bring the curriculum to life. Our educational presentations can be tailored to your individual needs and can include curriculum links to biology, history, literature, art, conservation and the natural world. We include worksheets and follow-on activities to enhance and extend the learning experience. Ideal for schools, colleges, groups like Guides or Scouts, clubs and societies.
A guide to starting in FalconryAre you interested in starting in falconry?
This guide has been put together to advise you on your first steps to becoming a falconer:
afuturewithfalconry.org/startingfalconry.html
A really good read about falconry and falconry techniques.Just like an electrician is the best person to ask about wiring your house or a gardener is the best person to ask about which plants to choose for your flowerbeds - falconers are the best people to ask about falconry!
For anyone working with animals there will come a time when one has to deal with people who share different values than your own. This can be challenging to deal with, particularly in the internet age where facts are considered to be true by virtue of being posted on social media.
That's not to say we shouldn't question what we do or how we treat animals, because we most certainly should. But we have to remember there is a difference between 'opinion' and 'scientific fact' - a distinction that some animal rights groups frequently ignore to further their own agenda.
Everyone has the right to an opinion, and everyone has a right to express that opinion - the problem arises when that opinion is presented as 'fact'...
Read more:
Mythbusting and The Ethics of Working with Raptors
>>> afuturewithfalconry.org/a_t7.html
Rescued owl was 'too fat to fly', Suffolk sanctuary says www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-51294545
Rescued owl was 'too fat to fly'
www.bbc.co.uk
The owl probably overindulged during a mild spell that left it with lots of prey, bird experts say.
Turkey vultures are, indeed, awesome 😁 https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2128393177197023&id=211591118877248
Number 96 of 100 Books you must read before you die according to the BBC.
“A Kestrel for a Knave” - Barry Hines
We suspect more people have seen the film than have read the book.
Have you seen the film? Or read the book? Or both?... https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p06w5w82
Learn more about Barn Owls https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2122037167832624&id=211591118877248