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Eagle Handling Falconry Day for Two by from Red Letter Days

An eagle in flight is incredibly beautiful - but since eagles' natural habitats tend to be very remote, it's also very rare. With this experience you'll have the chance to get up close and personal with this deadly predator, and see their majesty and power first-hand. Your experience begins with a guided tour of the bird of prey centre, where you'll see the various eagles in residence and get the chance to learn all about them. Then you'll receive expert one-to-one instruction on how to handle a bird, and find out about how they are trained. After lunch, stride out into beautiful British countryside with your instructor, where you'll fly an eagle to the glove (in Yorkshire get the chance to fly more than one type of eagle). It's an amazing opportunity to see these dramatic birds up close and watch their spellbinding flight - and there can't be many thrills to match the experience of an eagle coming in to land on your glove.

Availability: Selected Wednesdays and Thursdays from mid February to mid November in Gloucestershire; one weekend a month all year round in Yorkshire; weekday and weekend dates around twice a week from October to April, four times per week from May to September in Kent and selected dates in Cheshire Mon to Fri.Weather: The weather may affect this experience. If your day is cancelled due to the weather it will be re-booked for an alternative date.Duration: Your experience will last for around six and a half hours, including a break for lunch.Numbers On Day: The experience is held on a personal basis with just the two of you and your instructor.Spectators: Sorry, but due to the specialised nature of the experience, spectators can't be accommodated. Dogs are strictly not permitted.Dress Code: Dress for the outdoors, with wellingtons or walking boots. Bring a change of clothes if the weather is particularly bad. If you have a camera and/or a pair of binoculars please bring them along.Guidelines: The venue in Kent also houses a number of reptiles.Restrictions: Minimum age varies from 15 to 18. You need to be reasonably fit as the day involves a fair amount of walking. Novices and those with some experience of birds of prey are more than welcome, as the day is designed around your level of experience.Other Info: Minimum age varies from 15 to 18. You need to be reasonably fit as the day involves a fair amount of walking. Novices and those with some experience of birds of prey are more than welcome, as the day is designed around your level of experience.

£269.00