EXPERIENCE GIFT VOUCHERS
The ultimate present or treat yourself
All vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase
Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult Please note experiences need to be booked by calling 07714032543 between 9am and 5pm.
HAWK WALKS
Why not take a walk through the picturesque valley with a hawk on your fist, feel the thrill of a bird of prey flying to your gloved hand, accompanied by our experienced falconer. On your return to the falconry you will be given a tour of the birds in their weathering area and aviaries with the chance to handle some of the birds. This is approximately a 2 ½ hour experience. Hot drink included in the price.One of our most popular experience .
Price: £65.00 per person
Spectator’s: £15.00 per person
OWL EVENINGS
Come and join us for a mystical evening in the company of our owls at Fir Tree Falconry. Watch a variety of these magnificent bird’s in flight with the opportunity to have an owl fly onto to your gloved hand. Followed by a tour of the falconry seeing the bird’s which we have from around the world,you will also be given an informal talk about owls, how they live in the wild and how different they are from other birds of prey. To close this magical evening you will get the chance to hold some of the owls, getting up close for those fantastic photo opportunities. Hot drinks & cakes are included in the price. Duration approx 3 hrs
Price: £35.00 per person.
OWL ENCOUNTERS
Why not spend an unforgettable morning or afternoon on one of our owl encounters. Witness at close hand the spectacular flight of these magestic birds. You will also be given the opportunity to handle and fly some. We run our experiences on a one to one bases so no big groups, just you and the birds, you will be supervised by an experienced falconer at all times so you can be assured of our fullest attention. We can accommodate more people if you wish family or friends to join you. Hot drinks are included in the price.
Price: £65 per person.
Spectator: £15 per person.
1 HOUR EXPERIENCE
This is a great introduction into falconry and birds of prey, you will have the opportunity to handle some of our magnificent birds and have one flown to the glove. Your falconer will also describe the birds in detail including its hunting behaviour and natural habitat. To end your experience you will be given a guided tour of the rest of the birds in their aviaries.
Price: £35 per person
Spectator £5.00 per person.
INTRODUCTORY DAY
The art of falconry goes back for centuries so why not come and get an insight into falconry and spend the day with our experienced falconer. We will cover the different types of birds, the use of falconry equipment and much, much more. You will be taken down into the valley where you can get to feel the experience of flying a Harris Hawk to your gloved hand. On return to the centre you will feel the difference of how an owl fly’s to you. This is a full fun packed day with lots of hands on experiences and information. Duration 10.30 am until 3.30 pm. Light lunch & drinks throughout the day included.
Price: £150.00 per person.
PHOTOGRAPHIC DAYS
Birds of prey make an excellent subject for photography, here at Fir Tree we have the perfect surroundings to make your photos have something that little bit extra. We have the experience to cater for photographers of all levels. We run photography days throughout the year, designed for all ages (from 14 yrs). No matter how experienced you are, our days will provide unique opportunities for you to photograph a variety of birds from falcons to hawks and owls. On our days everyone is given the chance for action and static shots with suitable natural backgrounds. Information on each bird’s natural flight and behaviour can be explained by our experienced falconer who will be in attendance at all times, helping you to get that perfect shot! To keep the photographic days more personal we limit our groups to 4 people. Hot drinks included. Duration: approx 3 hours (Full days available) Price: £75
Adopting a bird is an excellent way to support bird conservation, rehabilitation and local birding education.