Home Education Bird of Prey Day – September 14th 10.00-3.00

£30.00

Description

Home Education Bird of Prey Day – September 14th 10.00-3.00

Due to the popularity of our home education sessions, we’re delighted to introduce a dedicated Home Education Bird of Prey Day — an unforgettable, hands-on experience designed especially for home-educated children.

Whether you’re new to home education or a seasoned home schooler, this immersive day offers a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating world of birds of prey up close, guided by our experienced and knowledgeable falconers.

What to Expect

The day begins with an introduction to some of our owls. Children will have the chance to meet and handle different species, while learning fascinating facts such as:

• How far an owl can turn its head

• How owls achieve their incredible silent flight

• Their remarkable hearing abilities

• Owl Flying Experience

We’ll then head to the flying ground, where children can fly a variety of owl species, watching them glide silently onto their gloved hand.

Introduction to Falconry –  Children will explore the traditions of falconry, including:

• Tying a falconer’s knot

• Learning about different types of perches and their uses

• Understanding why birds are weighed, how feeding works, and daily care routines

Lunch Break – 12:30 (45 minutes) -Lunch is not included, so please bring a packed lunch. An indoor area is available for eating and relaxing.

After lunch, we head out across the fields for a hawk walk. Children will see hawks in action as they fly through trees and along hedgerows before swooping back down to the gloved hand — a truly magical experience.

Back at the centre, we finish the afternoon by meeting some of our eagles. Children will have the opportunity to:

• Meet and handle an eagle

• Learn about their adaptations, habitats, and hunting techniques

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