5 Day Falconry course (optional Raptor award)

This course is available throughout the year and is open for beginners through to experienced falconers. You have one to one tuition with a trained falconer that is also a Raptor approved assessor. The course can be for you or as a gift for a family member or friend. Course attendees MUST be 16 years or older.

The course covers the basic information that you need to own and fly a bird of prey. The training will cover the following.

• C1 Birds of Prey accommodation and equipment

• C2 Feeding and Nutrition in Birds of Prey

• C3 Monitor and Maintain Health in Captive Birds of Prey

• C4 Catching, Restraining and Moving a Bird of Prey

• C5 Keeping Birds of Prey – legal aspects and animal welfare bodies (UK)

• C6 Birds of Prey Species and types and the impact on their training

• C7 Furniture and Equipment for Handling Birds of Prey

• C8 Initial Training, Manning and Weight Management

Price £400 (course only)

£520 (course and accommodation)

£580 (course, accommodation and Raptor award)

(Courses are limited and you'll need to check availability by calling reception 01487 741140)