Birds of Prey – A close encounter

It’s not every day you come eye to eye with an eagle, and you’d have to be really lucky to see a falcon in full flight.. but not if you’ve booked a bird of prey experience!

That’s right, these unforgettable experiences give you the chance to get up close and personal with some of the world’s most majestic birds of prey, and trust us they’re even more breathtaking up close. You won’t just be admiring these incredible creatures though, you’ll be learning how to fly, handle and feed them too, giving you an exhilarating introduction to the ancient art of falconry.

Taking place at specialist centres across the country, these magical experiences are as educational as they are inspirational, which makes them perfect for family days out and anybody with a passion for wildlife. Over the course of a typical experience you’ll discover the history falconry, various facts about the birds and most importantly how they’re taken care of at the centre you’re visiting. You may even get to see the birds take part in a full flying demonstration, before taking over from the instructors and learning how to handle and fly the birds yourself.

What really makes these experiences special though is the birds, and you can only truly appreciate their majesty by working with them first hand. Typically you’ll meet everything from owls and eagles, to kestrels and kites, but as every centre is home to a completely unique collection you could even encounter condors. If you’re really lucky you might even meet some fluffy new additions to the flock, but don’t be fooled by their looks, even the harmless-looking hatchlings are born hunters!

So, if you’re ready to star in your own nature documentary and experience the rush of seeing a breathtaking bird of prey swoop towards you, these Bird of Prey experiences with Geronigo are not to be missed!