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British Birds of Prey Centre, Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk IP14 6AT
Tel: 01449 711425 Fax: 01449 710018 e-mail: info@falconry-east.co.uk
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5-Day Activity Course: FALCONRY FOR BEGINNERS
A course which will provide those interested in Bird Management & Falconry with a complete grounding in the practicalities of this absorbing & rewarding hobby.
Also 3-DayActivity Course:
ADVANCED FALCONRY
During this five-day course, you will have the opportunity to learn about the many aspects of keeping Birds of Prey from those with many years experience in the art.

Under the direct supervision of our Head Falconer or his Deputy, the Falconry for Beginners Course starts in the classroom with the basics and progresses to cover all the fundamentals of modern bird management including manning, equipment, accommodation, diet, health & hygiene, legislation and the etiquette of falconry.

During the Course you will work in the field with magnificent hawks and buzzards as you learn how to train and man Birds of Prey for free flight, developing care, understanding and confidence as you handle them. Detailed Course Notes will be provided for your reference and at the end of the Course you will spend an afternoon putting theory into practice in the field, hunting with a Harris Hawk:. Course topics include:

The Modern Falconer
• Introduction to Long Wings & Short Wings
• Furniture • Accommodation, Mews & Weathering
• Health & Hygiene • Obtaining Flying Ground • Legislation
• Flying & Field Craft • Hooding
• Basic Training Methods
• Lure Swinging
• Obtaining your First Bird
• Handling the New Arrival
• Etiquette & Responsibilities
• Bird Handling

Fee for 5-day course, Course Notes & Refreshments: £475 incl VAT. The Course is approved & recommended by The British Falconers Club.

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

Course Dates for 2008
October 6-10 • November 3-7

Advance Booking Essential - to make a booking, please call 01449 711425 or e-mail us

ADVANCED FALCONRY COURSE
This advance course provides those with the basic level falconry skills the opportunity to extend & improve their experience and will take you onto the greater understanding and expertise required for managing longwing & shortwing birds. A certificate will be awarded at the end of the course, which is run only once annually in January for holders of the Beginners Course certificates. (Non-certificate holders can arrange separately to attend a qualification session). Price per person £275 including lunches & refreshment.
Please e-mail us for Course Dates in 2008

DONT FORGET THE EAST ANGLIAN FALCONRY FAIR - SETEMBER 6 & 7TH 2008