Arran Birds of Prey Services

We offer a range of activities which can be tailored to meet your individual requirements .

Prices start at £20 per active participant for the basic session.
Normally limited to 4 persons this session is targeted at those who would like to get a little closer to birds of prey,learn about bird handling and experience the thrill of having a bird on your hand.
Approx duration 90mins.



One to one at £35
A good way to find out if falconry is for you. An
opportunity to find out more about birds of prey,and will include flying.
Approx duration 90mins.



Other sessions by arrangement





**** Falconry Gloves and Waxproof jackets will be provided
**** Wellie boots and some form of headwear are recommended.
****Remember your camera is a must.
****Gift Vouchers are available

For those wishing to bring their own birds and dogs hunting is available.


Contact-Ian at " Hands on Hawking "
01770600544(+44 1770600544 from outside UK )
struthers@arrannames.co.uk

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Whilst it must be understood that we are working with essentially wild birds and that every move is on their terms I would like to describe what a typical session involves.

Meet at farm car park,introduction to Jemima our female Harris's Hawk whom we take for a walk ,she follows on and from time to time swoops down for tit bits.This walk takes us along towards Hamilton Rock and provides an exellent backdrop for photographs.
When we return to the vehicles you will be given wax jackets and hawking gloves prior to a handling session with our male Eagle Owl. He is an easy going bird and a bit of a lady's boy.when you are at ease with a bird on your fist you will be introduced to our male Harris's and we will take him into an adjoining field and cast him off,he should then pitch in a tree from which he will fly to your gloved hand, landing lightly to eat his reward a small piece of meat,a process he will repeat as we wander round the field.
We would then repeat this with a male Buzzard.

The birds involved may vary as to an extent will the venue.

Our team at the moment includes in addition to the Buzzards,Harris's and Eagle Owl Breac the Gyr/saker hybrid and Cairnie the Sakeret.