Falconry Courses
Falconry techniques have been refined over many centuries and passed down through generations of falconers.
The Coniston Falconry Centre's Bird of Prey courses offer an opportunity for you to learn some of these skills and knowledge and are hands-on throughout.
Our courses are suitable for people who would like a good basic grounding in falconry techniques, people who are preparing to buy their own bird or for those people looking to pursue a career in falconry.
Residential Bird of Prey Management Course 12th -14th August 2008 We are delighted to offer a residential Bird Of Prey Management Course 12th August - arrive at the hotel for bacon butties before heading to the Falconry Centre to meet your falconer. The course will run from 10.00 - 4.00 PM on 12th,13th & 14th August. Spend each day mastering the techniques involved in the ancient hunting art of falconry. Relax each evening enjoying a three-course dinner with your course colleagues and your falconer before retiring to your comfortable room for a great nights sleep. Cost per person from £570.00 based on one person attending the course and staying in a double room for single occupancy For more information on the course and to book please call 01756 748080 |
One-day course
The day starts with a discussion on the history of falconry, the different type of birds used in falconry, a brief outline of training, tools and equipment, housing and basic husbandry, manning and initial training. Throughout the day you will be handling and flying your first bird.
Two-day course
The first day will follow the same format as the one day course but then on the second day you will learn all about condition, flying free and fitness training.
You will be flying Harris Hawks, longwings out of the hood, and will be able to do some game hawking. Once again spending as much time with the birds as possible in order make this a truly hands-on experience.
Three-day course
Days one and two will follow the same format as the one and two day courses but in greater detail which will leave you competent in all basic aspects of husbandry, training, kite training and some field craft.
Once again you will be spending much of your time with the birds learning all about the breeds characteristics and individual personalities.
Tailor made courses
Depending on your requirements we are more than happy to tailor a course to your specific needs for more information call the hotel directly on 01756 748080 or email info@theconistonhotel.com
In addition, to the basic set subjects essential for the foundations in falconry we can offer all the following:
- History
- Different birds used in falconry
- Outline of training
- Tools
- Equipment
- Tools and equipment
- Housing and basic husbandry
- Telemetry
- Getting your first bird
- Manning and initial training
- Lost bird action
- Vet nary care
- Condition
- Flying free
- Fitness training
- Kite training
- Flying Harris Hawks
- Flying accipitridae
- Flying long wings out of the hood
- Game hawking
- Equipment making
The courses are an extraordinary experience and make an excellent and unusual gift for someone with an interest in birds.
