5 Day Falconry course (optional Lantra award)

This course is available throughout the year and is open for beginners through to experienced falconers. You have one to one tuition with a trained falconer that is also a Lantra approved assessor. The course can be for you or as a gift for a family member or friend.

The course covers the basic information that you need to own and fly a bird of prey. The training will cover the following.

Unit 1 Bird of Prey management and husbandry

·         Module 1 Housing

·         Module 2 Hygiene

·         Module 3 Feeding and food preparation

·         Module 4 Health

·         Module 5 Species suitability and legislation

Unit 2 Basic Falconry techniques

·         Module 6 Purchasing your first bird

·         Module 7 Essential equipment

·         Module 8 Picking up and carrying

·         Module 9 Feeding and manning

·         Module 10 Weighing and weight management

·         Module 11 Flying to the fist

Price  £350 (course only)

          £400 (course and accommodation)

          £460 (course, accommodation and Lantra award)

Contact the Raptor Foundation to Book.