Hawk Walk with Bird Handling - Newcastle

Bird Of Prey Experience Days: Take part in this incredible 90-minute private hawk walk with bird handling, and bridge the gap between man and bird! Your private hawk walk will take place in picturesque woodland, with your feathered friend flying up above you, before you meet an incredible selection of other birds of prey. Your professional instructor will be on hand to show you how to handle these amazing creatures, and you’ll learn a lot along the way.

Your falconry experience will begin when you meet your guide at their idyllic centre in rural Gateshead. Take a moment to absorb the views, then it’s time for your introduction. Your qualified and experienced instructor will give you a brief run-down of what to expect from your experience. Next, you’ll meet your hawk for the day. Harris Hawks are beautiful and dignified birds of prey originating from Southwestern U.S., Chile, Argentina and Brazil, and they're well known for their sociable nature which makes them the ideal walking partner for this falconry experience! You’ll walk through the beautiful woodland with the hawk flying through the trees above you, diving down onto your gloved hand for food as you offer it to them. The hawk will amaze you with their forthcoming nature, and you'll amaze yourself as you form a friendship with your new feathered companion. Next, you’ll meet a variety of birds of prey, from other hawks to owls, falcons and eagles. Your instructor will show you how to handle, fly and feed these birds, so that by the end of the day, you’ll feel like a real falconer. Don’t forget your camera, as this experience is full of photo opportunities.

This experience is the ideal gift for any birds of prey enthusiast, and it would make for an unforgettable and picturesque day out in the woods.