bird on the hand falconry experiences

97tonyg97

Another Amazon voucher well worth the money. We have a love for birds and my son particularly likes birds of prey. The birds looked very happy and healthy and Andrew was a very friendly and easy going guy with great knowledge. There were about thirty of us braving the cold weather, but everyone got plenty of opportunities to handle the birds. I particularly enjoyed seeing the Peregrine flying past at close quarters at such speed. Well done Andrew!

marialA1859PV

Brilliant time with the birds of prey. Andy is so knowledgable and experienced. Lots of time to fly the birds; a selection of owls, falcon and hawks. A great day that is great value!

Megacooldude5

HiReally glad you enjoyed the day. Could have been a little bit warmer but everybody seemed to enjoy themselves regardless. Dolly the Harris hawk was on form, she always gives great entertainment.Thanks for the review and hope to see you again soon, whoever you are - Megacooldude5 :)Andrew

325missg

What an absolute privilege to spend time not only with these majestic, beautiful birds, but also with Andrew, who's passion for hawking is so infectious that it was a genuine thrill to learn from him. Yes, there are other places where you could have this kind of day out, but this is exclusive, with small groups and will leave you in absolute awe of the sheer majesty of these beautiful birds. I got to go because my partner knew that having a bird fly to my hand was on my to do list, I know that he researched all over the UK to find the perfect intimate experience for me and he certainly turned up trumps. I wanted to take all of the birds home, and Boris the dog too! Thank you Andrew for letting me fulfill my "Anne Boleyn" Tudor hawking moment, it was an experience I will never forget and made my birthday perfect!

Sorrel436

Went along not really knowing exactly what to expect and had a great time. Did the Falconry walk in the morning and though the hawks failed to catch anything it was still a fun and interesting experience. In the afternoon, after lunch, we handled some of the other birds and had them flying to our arms and fed them. Andrew is very knowledgeable about his birds and very entertaining. A great day out.

StarlightLyn

Visited today and just had to put this out to you all because it was so very enjoyable. Andrew is the host and he is extremely knowledgeable, given that he has been working with Birds of Prey since a teenager which is quite a long time ago!!! The display he organizes allows you to see the different species at their best highlighting all their characters, and some are very funny! We were able to hold all of the birds flying today and appreciate them so close. Andrew was very careful to ensure that each paying visitor engages with all the birds, There are also spectators if you do not want to be hands on. We were lucky enough to see a flock of 6 wild Buzzards and a couple of Kestrels and he explained their nature and hunting characteristics of these birds. Thank you Andrew for a memorable day, this was our second visit and we will probably return Lyn & Pete.

monikam76

I bought the experience for my husband and I can honestly say he loved it!! We arrived the night before and stayed in the luxurious B&B room on site. Andrew and Evelyn were warm and welcoming, not to forget Boris! We had dinner at the Belle Inn nearby. Delicious food! After a lovely breakfast of our choice we were ready for the birds. Andrew is extremely knowledgeable and the birds are beautiful. We met owls, eagles, falcons and Dolly, the hawk. An amazing experience! Hubby is all geared up for wanting to go back for the hunting experience!!

Madame3

I purchased this experience for my husbands 's birthday. Andrew was so helpful in arranging the day and I really appreciate that. The experience was around three hours long and from start to finish it was full of information and laughs. The setting is beautiful. The birds are incredible and have amazing personalities! The large owls were beautiful and by far my favourite, and the hawks proved for an eventful hour (one going missing for a few minutes and then flying out the bush with a rabbit in its claws!) Andrew's dog, Borris, is also a beauty and joined us for the entire experience which was lovely. Very relaxed atmosphere and the other participants were lovely. I'd recommended this experience to anyone who wants to give a special gift or just to have a great few hours doing something different. We both thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks Andrew.

melmoff

To be this close to the birds of prey was an amazing experience. Lots of interactivity and informative discussions. A great experience, in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Based in a beautiful part of the country in rolling hills near Leicester, could not be beaten.

bavyboy

I think the review title says it all really. I brought my 9 year old son here as a birthday present and he had the "best time ever". Andrew really explained everything to us and as such the experience was great. Samuel got to hold lots of birds, including his favorite "The Peregrine Falcon".Highly recommended to anyone with any sort of interest in Raptors.

traveldanip

Hi Glad you had such a good time and your comments confirm my feelings that nearly everyone would enjoy this experience. It is such a privilege to get up close and interact with birds of prey.I hope your jaw didn't ache after you left as you had a grin like a Cheshire cat all day long.Hope to see you again someday.Andrew

wendyc28

I bought my husband a voucher for the falconry experience for his Birthday. Neither of us knew what to expect and all I can say is ...........WOW - what a fantastic experience we both had!Andrew was a great host , his knowledge was incredible and he showed the patience of a saint with a couple of younger spectators ! The morning was spent meeting some of the birds and handling them , seeing them flying and finding out so much about each of them. Lunch was delicious ! Lovely hot soup, fresh warm bread with cheese, pork pies and relish ! We were so full up after lunch and ready for the afternoon session .We went out with 2 Harris Hawks , ferrets and a lovely dog looking for rabbits and watching the birds catch the rabbits was fantastic , this was a day out of the ordinary , an experience of a lifetime , we would recommend it to everyone , well worth the money .Thank you Andrew for such a wonderful experience .

chrisw34

What a wonderful way to spend a day. It's a real privilege to spend a day in such close proximity to such beautiful and fascinating birds, and Andrew is a knowledgeable, friendly and engaging host. I took part in 'the falconry adventure' - a morning spent flying the birds, followed by an afternoon hunting excursion with the full team of dog, hawks and ferrets. The chance to meet and get to know so many of Andrew's magnificent birds in the morning in an unhurried way was a rare treat, and the afternoon walking across the countryside hunting rabbits with everyone was a fun way to see the hawks in action (ably assisted by Sandy the Cocker spaniel and the two ferrets). Highly recommended, we'll definitely be back!

suerocks_11

Brought as a gift for 15 year old, taken along by a reluctant dad who wasn't looking forward to standing around for ages. They both came back buzzing, really informative and enjoyable. I'm sure they will be going back and have recommended it to several people.

boss47

A very informative day out lunch was good and Andrew was a great host and would recommend this to anybody