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Falconer For The Day - Isle Of Wight £90.00

Bird Of Prey Experience Days: For a truly in-depth, educational and exciting introduction to the world of professional falconry, look no further than the Falconer for a Day Experience on the Isle Of Wight. Lead by experts, you'll spend a day learning the history of falconry and the skills involved with bird of prey flying; the perfect experience gift for animal lovers! Located in the grounds of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, the experience begins at 10am when you are greeted by the instructor and receive a briefing on what the day ahead will involve. Throughout the day you'll be introduced to a variety of beautiful birds, with the centre housing over 50 birds from 21 species. You'll shadow the expert falconer and learn the traditional falconer's knot, the proper handling techniques of the birds, how to safely fly them from your gauntlet glove, and much more. You'll even get a chance to help train them in various manoeuvres! By the end of the session you'll have spent a wonderful day in the countryside, coming away with an increased appreciation for these magnificent creatures. The Isle of Wight full day falconry experience makes a great day out for bird of prey enthusiasts, and is the perfect combination of education and entertainment for a simply unforgettable experience.

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