To get an insight into what will be going on in the various sessions do please watch our video on the homepage. To purchase gift vouchers for any of the below please go to our prices page
FALCONRY INTRODUCTION
This is a 2 hour session aimed at people with a natural curiosity. This is a exciting hands on introduction to falconry and birds of prey, based around the variety of birds we have here. You will fly various owls and hawks and along with watching a display and having a large falcon whistling passed your ears at very high speeds. Our special family group rate gives an exclusive session just for yourselves.
FALCONRY EXPERIENCE
This is a 4 1/2 hour session for those wanting a fuller introduction to birds of prey. The first half of the session being spent with the owls and the falcons here at the school. The second part will be flying the Harris Hawks admist the breathtaking scenery of Dartmoor. This is now our most popular offering.
FALCONRY DAY
This is The Deluxe session aimed at people who would like a deeper insight into falconry. You will be introduced and explained about the birds we use, and how they work with and respond to us. You will spend the morning handling and flying owls, and learning about the powerful and fast falcons while we put them through their paces.This will be followed by lunch at the Bistro at Bovey Castle, just across the valley from us
The afternoon will be spent getting more involved with falcons and with our eagles,Artemis and Rosie Eagle. Then we go on a walk on Dartmoor with Harris Hawks (weather permitting) and learning about this incredible social raptor and watch them flying together as a team.
(Please note we do not run the full days in July or August)
PLEASE NOTE:
SPECTATORS - DARTMOOR HAWKING is a school specialising in giving personal tuition and presentations to clients. It is not open to the public, and therefore does not have the facilities or staffing to cater for spectators. If clients wish to bring a guest to share their experience, this can normally be arranged at an additional fee by prior arrangement.