Live Life out of the box
$99
LOCATION: White Sulphur Springs, WV
FRE-WV1-001
Enjoy an interactive and informative class designed to provide the perfect introduction to the ancient sport of falconry. Find out about different types of birds, including eagles, owls, hawks, and falcons, and gain a new appreciation for the extraordinary abilities of these amazing birds of prey.
After an introductory briefing session, you'll watch as hawks are flown free in the surrounding countryside. Watch in amazement as hawks are flown to the fist several times while the steps of training a bird for falconry are discussed.
During the experience, you'll have the opportunity to see how trained Harris Hawks would actually hunt using a artificial lure and also hold a trained Saker Falcon.
In the falconry beginner’s lesson, you have an opportunity to interact with a variety of captive-bred, trained birds of prey. At the flying grounds, you can watch as hawks fly free and get an up-close look at several endangered species, including several hawks, falcons and owls. You will also enjoy the engaging discussion on the history of falconry.
Falconry experiences are available throughout the year
From Monday to Saturday:
11am, 1.30pm and 3.00pm
Itinerary (please allow an hour and a half for the whole experience)
- Discussion about several types of predatory birds, eagles, owls, hawks and falcons
- See the hawks flying freely around the countryside and back to fist while learning the different steps of training a bird
- Watch a simulated hunting scenario with the Harris Hawks
- Concludes with an opportunity to put on a glove and hold a trained Saker Falcon.
