Get ready for an awe-inspiring adventure with these bird of prey experiences! Imagine the thrill of a majestic eagle soaring above you, a hawk landing gracefully on your gloved hand, or an owl gazing at you with its wise, piercing eyes.
These experiences offer a rare chance to get up close with some of nature’s most powerful and fascinating hunters.
Available at falconry centres across the UK, bird of prey experiences let you handle, fly, and learn all about these incredible creatures. Whether it’s the silent flight of a barn owl, the speed of a falcon, or the strength of a golden eagle, each bird has a unique story. Experts will guide you through their behaviors, conservation efforts, and even let you take part in flying demonstrations!
Perfect for wildlife lovers, photographers, and thrill-seekers alike, this is your chance to connect with nature in an unforgettable way. Are you ready to spread your wings?
Are There Any Bird of Prey Experiences Near Me?
Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre
Location : Moorhouse Rd, Thurstonfield, Carlisle CA5 6HB
The Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre is in the city of Carlisle. The Thurstonfield site allows us to concentrate on training and flying birds whilst keeping the centre looking at its best.
The site sits in the Solway basin and is lucky enough to be the home to woodpeckers, red squirrels and roe deer, as well as numerous other birds and mammals.
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Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation
Location : Lullingstone Ln, Eynsford, Dartford DA4 0JB
Eagle Heights is now home to one of the UK’s largest Bird of Prey Centres with over 50 species.
It’s also grown to become a wildlife sanctuary that houses many different species of other animals including Meerkats, Servals and other mammals.
Whether you want to experience the feeling of an eagle with a 5 ft wingspan flying and landing on your arm, or a very personal experience with one of their beautiful owls, there is an experience at Eagle Heights to suit the whole family.
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Gauntlet Birds of Prey
Location : Manchester Rd, Knutsford WA16 0SX
When you enter the park you will be instantly transported around the world with birds from every continent.
Meet Owls, Eagles, Vultures, Falcons, Hawks and other more unusual species like the Marabou Stork or Red-legged Seriema.
Spend the day enjoying magnificent flying demonstrations, vulture talk and the meet and greet session.
They have a range of experiences and events throughout the year. From the Young Falconers’ Club to Photography Workshops.
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Hawk Conservancy Trust
Location : Sarson Ln, Andover SP11 8DY
They have a selection of experiences to choose from where you can meet a greater variety of our birds, or a more specialised selection of owls or vultures.
They also run courses for the enthusiastic novice through to the passionate professional. You can snap shots of our beautiful birds with expert wildlife photographer Oliver Smart.
Or if learning the art of falconry has been a life-long ambition, their 4-day course, run in association with Amews Falconry, offers the opportunity to achieve the nationally recognised Raptor Award qualification.
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The Hawking Centre
Location : Eastwell Manor Hotel, Ashford TN25 4HR
The day is completely hands-on, and the emphasis is on you handling and flying as many Birds of Prey as time allows.
After a light lunch, you’ll be flying Harris Hawks around the 500 acre private and exclusive estate. This experience will be held in a group session. Approximately 6 hours long.
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Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre
Location : Ben Lomond Way, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8QL
A perfect opportunity to experience birds landing on your glove.
Under the direction of one of the falconers, you will receive instruction on how to stand and hold the glove to enable you to fly the birds safely.
You will fly birds from a selection of Owls, Kestrels, Falcons and Hawks. You will learn about the specific species and how they manage to survive in the wild.
Experience how they swoop to the glove from the trees or from the perch.
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North Somerset Bird of Prey Centre
Location : Smallway, Congresbury BS49 5AA
This falconry taster session is a wonderful way to get a very close encounter with the Birds of Prey!
Meet and handle a small variety of birds of prey before heading to Heather’s Coffee Shop next door for a delicious cake and hot drink all included in the price!
Don’t forget to grab some photographs of your new feathered friends to show all your friends and family.
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Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre
Location : Sion Hill Hall, Thirsk YO7 4EU
Five-star Experience Days based in beautiful North Yorkshire. They provide high quality experiences in a fun and friendly way with plenty of “hands on” opportunities with a vast number of birds.
This is a great chance to fly a variety of our birds, ask the knowledgeable, friendly and passionate team questions and learn more about their conservation work with vultures and other species.
We have a selection of experiences to choose from where you can meet a greater variety of the birds, or a more specialised selection of owls, vultures or eagles.
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