South Hams Hawks & Owls
Falconry experience days & courses. Hawk Walks
Outside Displays
Field & Hunting TripsRabbit & Pest Control
Falconry Talks & Presentations
School & Group Visits
Photographic Sessions
“Be a falconer for a day & bring the drama and excitement of the falconer’s art into your life”
Since time immemorial Birds of Prey have both excited and inspired mankind, they are a fascination to many people having captured their hearts and imaginations.
The art of falconry is an ancient sport having been practiced by many generations from a bygone age long since past.
You too can now share the excitement and inspiration and become a Falconer for a period of your choosing,
seeing, handling and flying Hawks and Owls.
Falconry Experience Days
£125 per day. 10am – 4pm
Half days £75
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Falconry Courses
(Based on the LANTRA Falconry Course)
From £75 per person (10am ~ 4pm)
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Field & Hunting Trips
From £125 per day 10am – 4pm
Half days £75
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Pest Control by arrangement
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School and Group visits from £25
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Functions & Events
(10am ~ 4pm) £75
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Please ring or email to discuss requirements
Pheasant Hunting with Harris Hawks
(In season 1st Oct ~ 1st Feb only)
Full days £225
Half days £150
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Hawk Walks on Dartmoor
£25 (approx 1 1/2 hrs)
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Raptor Photographic
To your requirements
Please discuss any event that you would like to undertake and I will gladly discuss the options with you.
Regards
Steve Hopper
South Hams Hawks & Owls
Trust ~Exercise ~ Free Freedom of Flight
To keep all my Hawks and larger species of Owl active and exercised I train and fly them free on a regular basis, smaller species of owl are housed in large flights that give both room and space to allow full flight.
Education & Understanding
For the welfare of my birds, training and public education, I share my knowledge and experiences with those interested in Raptors and all aspects of Falconry.
Hands on Approach
Working with and handling Hawks & Owls gives you that personal hands on approach and feel, you enjoy and take away memories of an ultimate experience that supports our aim of raptor education for all of those with an interest in Bird of Prey.
I work hard to ensure that you enjoy your experience, you will not be disappointed………..
Falconry techniques have been refined over centuries and passed down from many falconers. Your course will give you the opportunity to share in this knowledge and to interact with these magnificent birds of prey up close, before learning how to handle and fly them free. My birds are not trained to do tricks they fly as nature intended and are encouraged do what comes naturally to them.
Your course allows you to not only share in the knowledge and skills of Falconry, but offers you the excitement of a real hands on opportunity throughout your experience as you fly and handle both Hawks and Owls.
Your experience will begin with a general falconry input, including the laws relating to Birds Of Prey, then meeting different types of Raptors.
You will learn the fitting and use of falconry equipment, practice the early stages of training to flying birds free. This input is also suitable for those considering taking up Falconry or for those simply wanting hands on contact with Hawks and Owls.
As well as having a fun and entertaining time you will be made aware of the practical implications of owning a bird of prey.
A Unique opportunity to handle and fly these awe-inspiring raptors.
The perfect gift for all bird of prey enthusiasts! Learn and see why falconry became such a popular past time with Kings and aristocrats over those centuries past. Fly these magnificent birds over the South Hams and Dartmoor, in woodland and over farmland. Hunt rabbit and pheasant (in season) with Harris Hawks. With fantastic photo opportunities, it will be a perfect and truly unforgettable day.
Imagine the thrill of being a "Falconer For A Day"
meeting Hawks and Owls closer than you have ever been before.
Experience the excitement of flying magnificent Birds of Prey and watch in awe as they follow and return to you
Based on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park, I specialise in individual tuition or to small, informal groups where you the Guest(s) fly the birds under close supervision and guidance.
Treat yourself or someone special to a day you will remember forever.
South Hams Hawks & Owls
mobile :~ 07816958063
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