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The Falconry Centre contains many species of birds of prey, flown by the resident Falconer.
Some of the beautiful birds are pictured below. There may be a chance to fly them yourself.
The Centre is run by Icarus Falconry Ltd, who organise all private bookings. Please click on this link to their website:
www.icarusfalconry.co.uk |
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Black eagle: This magnificent eagle - now extremely rare - is mainly found in southern Africa. Its habitats include mountain gorges and crags, cliffs, deserts and thorn scrub. It feeds mainly on rock-rabbits, of which one pair and their chick will devour about 400 a year. The black eagle is nearly 3' in length with a wingspan of more than 6'. |
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Lanner falcon: There are thought to be about a million lanner falcons in the world and they are common through much of southern Europe, the Middle East, south-west Asia and Africa. Typical habitats include wooded grassland, forest cliffs, mountains and Savannah. The lanner falcon can achieve a flying speed of up to 90 mph. It feeds off small birds, mammals and insects and sometimes hunts in groups of up to 20. This falcon is about 18 inches long with a wingspan of over 3'. |
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European Eagle Owl: This is a protected species, currently being re-established in parts of Europe where it was previously rare or absent altogether. This magnificent bird is typically over 2' in length with a wingspan of about 5'. It is the most powerful of all the owls and - although it lives mainly off small mammals, birds, fish and reptiles - it has been known to kill young roe deer and foxes. It mainly inhabits forested rocky outcrops, cliffs and ravines. |
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Harris hawk: Numbers of this species are declining; there are thought to be less than 100,000 worldwide. The Harris hawk can be found in the southern states of the USA, Mexico and in Central and South America. Its habitat is scrubland, desert or Savannah, often near water. This hawk is typically just under 2' in length, with a wingspan of up to 4'. It often hunts in pairs, or in groups of up to six birds, and feeds on small mammals, birds, lizards and insects. |
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