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Meet hawks & a flock of other majestic birds on our courses in falconry at Dorset's friendliest birds of prey centres! Operating all year round from the principal venue at Lewell near Dorchester makes for a superb day out for all the family. You will be met for these birds of prey in Dorset experiences by owner Martin Ballam who is hugely experienced when it comes to raptors & other birds. From hand rearing & incubation to veterinary & rescue work Martin has many years of professional falconry work all over the country. Now settled in Dorset Martin is a passionate falconer who has a way with words that'll keep you completely enthralled as you meet the likes of Jade the Red Tailed Hawk Ginny the Northern Goshawk & Fudge the Ferruginous Hawk as well as the Harris Hawks Jazz & Mabel. You can choose a half day falconry experience in Dorset or go the whole hog with the Ultimate experience for true avian aficionados. The half-day starts with introductions followed by an informative explanation on how to handle these magnificent birds. Once everyone is at ease you'll head out into the open countryside of Dorset & be shown how to get a hawk to swoop in & land on your gloved hand
- a truly stunning experience you'll never forget. Choosing the Ultimate experience means you get a more in-depth insight into the life & work of a falconer flying up to six different species of bird. The session

Includes:: meeting the raptors a centre tour a demonstration as to how to handle the birds & an explanation of what training a bird of prey involves all presented in a way that's fun engaging & interesting for all ages. A highlight is meeting one of the star Eagles. Kojak is a Bald Eagle (so called because they are 'piebald' i.e. black & white in colour) & Konnie is an agile & buoyant Tawny Eagle who'll win you over instantly. Whether you're an avid bird lover or new to this feathered world you'll love these fun hands-on falconry experiences in the stunning county of Dorset. If you're going on holiday in the area why not book a falconry experience to enjoy whilst you're there?

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Hidden down a country lane from the wonderfully named Luggiebank village you'll come across a rather discrete wee entrance to this outdoor activity & falconry centre. It's very much a farm site so you'll need to dress for it but it's all in keeping with these birds' preferred natural habitats
- & this is the countryside after all! Open to the public there are up to two flying displays per day here in Cumbernauld. This gives visitors of all ages the chance to see a variety of different birds in the flying arena. No two displays are the same as the birds selected to fly changes with each show. These birds of prey experiences at this friendly centre between Glasgow & Falkirk give you the chance to go beyond just being a spectator & actually get involved. We've got a full range of falconry sessions for you to choose from at World of Wings in Cumbernauld. All include entrance to the centre so you can have a wander around the aviaries & visit the excellent onsite Cabin Cafe for one of their legendary hot chocolates or a bite to eat whilst the children play in the little games area. The introductory encounter is the Hawk or Owl walk option. You'll still have a good one hour & a half hours with the birds & time is spent going on a little wander around the Cumbernauld countryside with your owl or hawk accompanying you. Then there are the half & full day birds of prey sessions. These allow you plenty of time to meet get close to & fly several species of raptor. They both also give you a good insight into the work of the falconer & what life is like for both the birds & their trainers. The ' Ultimate wingspan experience' at World of Wings gives you exclusive access to the birds (and the humans who look after tham!) for a truly VIP private visit to this Cumbernauld centre. You will be able to invite up three people to come & join you for what will be a private half day of meeting learning about & flying the birds
- & of course there's all the time to ask all the questions you've ever wanted to!

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